Graduate-level Research & Development Co-op
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Job Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company where employees contribute to impactful work, such as aiding in cancer cures, environmental protection, and food safety. The company emphasizes real-world impact and supports employee career goals. They are committed to making a difference within the organization, for clients, and for patients. They seek individuals with strong competencies and character to lead the organization. Their co-op program offers professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth, whether it’s a repeat co-op, transition to a leadership program, or a full-time position after graduation.
Job Description: Graduate-level Research & Development Co-op
This co-op position matches students to projects based on their abilities and the company’s needs. All projects are strategically and/or operationally important. Responsibilities may include:
• Process Improvement: Partnering with leadership to identify 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.
• Compliance and Regulations: Adhering to company safety, training, and quality regulations (ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.).
• Research and Development: Executing experimental plans, analyzing data, contributing to technical reports and product summaries. Investigating new methods/technologies and maintaining accurate lab notebooks to protect intellectual property.
• Collaboration: Working with various departments (Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, Marketing) in new product commercialization.
Qualifications:
• Graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering or a Life Sciences-related field.
• 0 years of work experience required; previous internships preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Ability to champion change, achieve results, and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and high emotional intelligence.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT visas are not accepted for this position.
Compensation:
hourly rate: $29.00 – $38.50 (depending on location and cost of living).
Relocation stipend: $5,000 (if the student lives 50+ miles from the co-op location).
