About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship designed to build a pipeline for future leadership talent. Interns perform work with strategic importance to the business. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time opportunities or leadership development programs after graduation. This is a full-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Support Quality Assurance and Quality Operations activities, including investigations, deviations, and batch record reviews.
- Collect, organize, and analyze quality and operational data for metrics reporting.
- Maintain and index quality records in accordance with documentation standards.
- Assist with material review and lot genealogy activities using company systems.
- Participate in Gemba walks to observe manufacturing processes and identify efficiency improvements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects by analyzing data and developing recommendations.
- Support digitalization initiatives, including the use of approved tools to improve quality processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Document Control.
- Complete a defined operational improvement project and present findings.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, with an expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
- At least 1 year of previous internship or work experience.
- Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, athletics, volunteer roles, or military service.
- Ability to influence others, solve complex problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong learning agility, curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
- Geographic mobility and flexibility for current and future career opportunities.
- A reliable mode of transportation to the work site.
Location & details#
- Locations: Fair Lawn, NJ; Millersburg, PA; Plainville, MA; Bohemia, NY; Carlsbad, CA.
- Term: Summer 2027 (start dates available May 24 or June 14).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid internship with an hourly rate between $18.50 and $28.75, depending on role and location.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific operates in the research services industry. The company started in 1956. It maintains its headquarters in Ecublens, Vaud. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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