Operations Co-op
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Job Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company that focuses on important work with real-world impact, such as helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety. They support their employees in achieving career goals and are committed to making a difference in their organization, for their clients, and for the patients they serve. They seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to lead the organization. Their co-op program offers professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth, including potential for repeat co-ops, transitions into Leadership Development Programs, or full-time positions post-graduation.
Job Description: Operations Co-op
This co-op program matches students to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects are strategically and/or operationally important to the business. Responsibilities may include:
• Partnering with leadership to identify and address areas for efficiency improvement and benchmark against industry best practices.
• Becoming a process owner, critically reviewing processes with attention to detail and proactively recommending improvements.
• Using specialized equipment and instrumentation accurately and with limited supervision.
• Developing tools and models to improve tracking and efficiency.
• Learning continuous improvement methodologies (PPI, Six Sigma, etc.) and promoting improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with various functions (program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance) to achieve business objectives.
Compensation: Undergraduate Operations co-ops receive an hourly rate between $21.50 and $28.75, depending on location (aligned with cost-of-living guidelines). A $5,000 relocation stipend is offered if the student lives 50+ miles from the co-op location.
