Operational Readiness Specialist Intern – Clinical Labeling

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Bohemia, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific's internship program is designed to cultivate future leadership talent. Interns who excel in performance, demonstrate leadership potential, and align with company values may be considered for full-time roles post-graduation, including potential placement into Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or other early career positions. As a global organization with diverse business units, functions, and locations, interns must be geographically flexible and mobile for both their internship assignment and future employment. Placement into internship, LDP, or full-time roles depends on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. This role requires onsite and in-office work as an essential function. The internships are 10-week positions, with options to start on May 24, 2027, or June 14, 2027. Internship projects are strategically important to the business and may involve supporting day-to-day operational readiness, ensuring necessary materials, documentation, equipment, and processes are in place for job execution. Interns will partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to identify and resolve readiness gaps, constraints, and risks. They will also track operational readiness activities, actions, and KPIs to provide visibility into workload, status, and areas needing attention. Additionally, interns will support the Operational Excellence / PPI team in identifying recurring readiness issues, conducting root cause analysis, developing standard work, and implementing improvements for operational reliability and efficiency. Support will also be provided for readiness of new or changing processes, products, systems, and operational initiatives, including coordination of actions, documentation, and implementation.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field between December 2027 – June 2028.
• Previous related internships and / or work experience totaling 1+ years experience required.
• Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
• A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
• Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
• Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
• Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) 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 for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational readiness by reviewing upcoming jobs and helping ensure the required materials, documentation, equipment, processes, and other operational requirements are in place prior to execution.
• Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to identify and resolve readiness gaps, constraints, and potential risks that could impact successful and timely job execution.
• Track operational readiness activities, actions, and key performance indicators to provide visibility to upcoming workload, readiness status, and areas requiring attention.
• Support the Operational Excellence / PPI team in identifying recurring readiness issues, performing root cause analysis, developing standard work, and implementing improvements that increase operational reliability and efficiency.
• Support readiness for new or changing processes, products, systems, and operational initiatives, including coordination of actions, documentation, and implementation activities.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern