Undergraduate Research & Development Internship
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Job Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company that focuses on enabling its customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. They work on projects with real-world impact, such as helping find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety. The company emphasizes supporting its employees in achieving their career goals and values individuals with proven competencies and strong character. They offer mentorship and leadership development opportunities for interns, supporting future career growth through repeat internships, leadership development programs, or full-time positions.
Job Description: Undergraduate Research & Development Internship
This is a 10-12 week summer internship (starting May 12th or June 16th, 2025) for undergraduate students pursuing an Engineering or Life Sciences-related degree (graduation between December 2025 and June 2026).
Responsibilities: Interns will be assigned projects based on their skills and the company’s needs. Projects will be strategically and/or operationally important. Responsibilities may include:
• Partnering with leadership to identify and address areas for efficiency improvement and benchmarking against industry best practices.
• Becoming a process owner, critically reviewing processes, and proactively recommending improvements.
• Learning continuous improvement methodologies (PPI, Six Sigma, etc.) and promoting improvement initiatives.
• Adhering to company safety, training, and quality regulations (ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements).
• Executing experimental plans, analyzing data, and contributing to technical reports and product summaries.
• Investigating new methods/technologies and maintaining accurate lab notebooks to protect intellectual property.
• Collaborating with various functions (Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, Marketing) in new product commercialization.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate student pursuing an Engineering or Life Sciences degree (graduation between December 2025 and June 2026).
• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Ability to champion change, achieve results, and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. (F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT visas are not accepted for this internship).
Compensation:
• hourly rate: $21.50 – $28.75 (depending on location and cost of living).
• Relocation stipend: $5,000 (if located 50+ miles from the internship site).
• In California, the hourly pay range is estimated at $21.00–$24.00. A variable annual bonus may also be available.
The job posting also includes a link to detailed information on the company’s comprehensive benefits package for U.S. employees.
