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Research & Development Intern

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Austin

Requirements

  • Undergraduate student completing an Engineering or Life Sciences-related degree between December 2025 and June 2026.
  • 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
  • Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
  • Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to identify and address areas to improve efficiency and benchmark with industry best practices.
  • Become a process owner; critically review specific processes with great attention to detail and proactively recommend opportunities for improvement.
  • Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI, Six Sigma, and others) and help promote improvement initiatives.
  • Align with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (i.e. ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures.
  • Execute experimental plans, analyze data, and contribute to technical reports and product summaries.
  • Investigate new methods/technologies and maintain accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.
  • Work collaboratively with other functions including Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and/or Marketing in the commercialization of new products.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Research & Development Intern position?

The work schedule is standard hours from Monday to Friday.

What are the environmental conditions for this internship?

The internship is based in an office environment.

What type of projects will interns be working on?

Interns will be matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs, with a focus on significant strategic and operating importance to the business.

What sort of mentorship and professional development opportunities are available?

Interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support their future career growth with the company.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is set to last for 10-12 weeks, starting either May 12th or June 16th, 2025, depending on student availability.

What is the pay range for the internship position?

The hourly pay range for this position is between $21.50 and $28.75, depending on the location and aligned with respective cost-of-living guidelines.

Is there support for relocation expenses?

Yes, there is a relocation stipend of $5,000 offered if necessary, for students located 50+ miles away from the internship's physical location.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be undergraduate students completing an Engineering or Life Sciences-related degree between December 2025 and June 2026, with a consistent track record demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.

Is previous work experience required for this internship?

No previous work experience is required; however, related internships are preferred.

Are there health benefits offered to interns?

Yes, interns can access a choice of national medical and dental plans, as well as a vision plan that includes health incentive programs.

Does this position provide paid time off?

Yes, the position provides at least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to 10 paid holidays and various other leave options.

Are applicants required to have work authorization in the U.S.?

Yes, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship for employment visa status.

What types of improvement methodologies will interns learn?

Interns will learn continuous improvement methodologies such as PPI and Six Sigma and participate in promoting improvement initiatives.

Will interns be working collaboratively with other functions?

Yes, interns will work collaboratively with other functions, including Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and Marketing, in the commercialization of new products.

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Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

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