Research & Development Intern
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with a mission to enable their customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work has real-world impact, helping customers find cures for cancer, protect the environment and ensure food safety. They are committed to supporting their employees in achieving their career goals.
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking undergraduate interns to work on impactful projects with significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business.
Summer Internship Responsibilities:
• Partner with leadership: Identify and address areas to improve efficiency and benchmark with industry best practices.
• Become a process owner: Critically review specific processes with a keen eye for detail, proactively recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Learn continuous improvement methodologies: Gain experience with PPI, Six Sigma, and other methodologies and help promote improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance: Ensure adherence to company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements).
• Execute experimental plans: Analyze data and contribute to technical reports and product summaries.
• Investigate new methods/technologies: Maintain accurate lab notebooks to protect intellectual property in accordance with Thermo Fisher standards.
• Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with teams including Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and Marketing to commercialize new products.
Internship Details:
• Start Dates: May 12th or June 16th, 2025
• Duration: 10-12 weeks (dependent on student availability)
• Compensation: hourly rate between $21.50 – $28.75 (dependent on location and cost of living)
• Relocation Stipend: $5,000 if necessary (student must be located 50+ miles away from the internship location)
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate student: Completing an Engineering or Life Sciences-related degree between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Experience: 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Skills: Consistent track record demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity. Ability to champion change, drive results, and navigate ambiguity. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence.
Note: To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas.
