Research & Development Internship
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Job Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company that focuses on helping its customers achieve their goals in various fields. Their work impacts areas such as finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety. They emphasize the real-world impact of their work and provide support for employees’ career growth. The company values individuals with strong competencies and character who can contribute to its leadership. They offer internships with mentorship, leadership development, and potential for future employment opportunities (including full-time positions or entry into leadership programs).
Job Description (Research & Development Internship):
This is a summer internship (10-12 weeks, starting May 12th or June 16th, 2025) for undergraduate students pursuing an Engineering or Life Sciences degree (graduation between December 2025 and June 2026).
Responsibilities may include:
• Collaborating with leadership to optimize efficiency and benchmark methodologies.
• Becoming a process owner, critically reviewing processes, and recommending improvements.
• Learning and implementing continuous improvement methodologies (PPI, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Adhering to company safety, training, and quality regulations (ISO compliance, GLP/GMP, etc.).
• Implementing experimental plans, analyzing data, and creating technical reports and product summaries.
• Investigating new methods/technologies and maintaining accurate lab notebooks.
• Working with various departments (Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, Marketing) on new product commercialization.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate student in Engineering or Life Sciences.
• Graduation between December 2025 and June 2026.
• 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 social skills.
• 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 internship).
Compensation:
The hourly rate is between $21.50 – $28.75, depending on location (aligned with cost-of-living). A $5,000 relocation stipend is offered if the student lives 50+ miles from the internship location. A separate compensation range is also listed for Illinois specifically, $14.50 – $26.50 per hour. Variable annual bonuses may also be available based on performance. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan (401k), and an employee stock purchase plan. Details on benefits can be found at a provided URL.
