Data Science & Engineering Undergraduate Summer Intern

Job Description

Here is a detailed, enriched job description for the Data Science & Engineering Undergraduate Summer Intern position at Thermo Fisher Scientific:

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About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Join the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where your work truly makes a difference. We are dedicated to helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring our food is safe. When you’re part of our organization, your contributions have a real-world impact, and you’ll receive the support needed to achieve your career goals. Our staff is deeply committed to making a positive impact for our organization, our client partners, and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

The Internship Experience

Our internship program is designed to foster your growth, providing professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support your future career. Whether your goal is to transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to guide your next steps.

Interns are matched to projects strategically based on their abilities and current business needs. All assigned projects hold significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business, ensuring your work is meaningful and impactful.

Key Responsibilities (Summer Projects may include):

• Assist in building and maintaining datasets using SQL and Power Query.
• Contribute to Senior Leadership-level Power BI dashboards and visual enhancements under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Participate actively in dashboard testing, understanding DAX fundamentals, and model optimization efforts.
• Support the development or refinement of PowerApps used for data capture and workflow streamlining.
• Assist in creating or modifying Power Automate flows to reduce manual work and improve process efficiency.

Logistics & Compensation

• Start Date: This role will begin on May 11, 2026.
• Duration: The internship will last for 10-12 weeks, dependent upon the student’s academic calendar.
• Location: The incoming intern has the option of working from either our Morrisville, NC office or our Waltham, MA office.
• Compensation: Our Undergraduate internships offer a competitive hourly rate between $18.50 – $28.75, with the specific rate dependent upon the role type and location, aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking bright, driven individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• Education: An Undergraduate student currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or Engineering.
• Graduation Window: Must be graduating between December 2026 – June 2027.
• Experience: Requires 1+ years of previous related internship experience. (Note: “0 years of work experience required” likely refers to full-time employment, not prior internship experience which is a prerequisite for this role.)
• Track Record: A consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Drive: Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

Important Legal & Visa Information

To qualify for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Additional Information on Compensation and Benefits

The estimated hourly pay range for this position based in North Carolina is provided as $15.26-$25.43, however, the specific undergraduate intern rate takes precedence as stated above ($18.50 – $28.75).

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

While interns are not typically eligible for the full range of benefits described below, Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on. Examples include:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

For more detailed information on our benefits, please visit: [https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards](https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.