Operations Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Fair Lawn, NJ

3d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 10-week internship program is designed to develop future leadership talent. Interns demonstrating exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with company values may be considered for full-time opportunities after graduation, including Leadership Development Programs or other early-career roles. Students may begin the internship on May 24, 2027, or June 14, 2027. Projects have strategic or operating importance to the assigned business. Onsite, in-office work is required, and applicants must be geographically flexible and mobile for the internship and potential future opportunities. Placement decisions depend on business needs and organizational priorities. The role supports operations at the Bridgewater and Ward Hill locations. Undergraduate interns are offered an hourly rate that depends on role type and location. Eligible interns located at least 50 miles from their internship location may receive a $5,000 relocation stipend. Interns must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship; the company does not offer this role to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, or CPT visas for practical experience.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student completing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Engineering, Operational Leadership, or a related field.
• Have an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Have at least 1 year of related internship and/or work experience.
• Demonstrate leadership experience through organizations, athletics, community service, military service, or other leadership roles.
• Show a record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact in teams or organizations.
• Be able to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrate grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
• Have strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
• Have excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Be geographically flexible and mobile for internship and future career opportunities aligned with business needs.
• Work onsite and in the office throughout the program and in future placements.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.

Responsibilities

• Support industrial and manufacturing engineering projects across site operations.
• Assist with process engineering activities, including process optimization, capability improvement, and troubleshooting.
• Support Lean, Continuous Improvement, and PPI initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Conduct data analysis, time studies, and process mapping, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of standard work, visual management, and other Lean tools.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Support project implementation and track measurable operational improvements across Bridgewater and Ward Hill.

Benefits

• Eligible interns may receive a $5,000 relocation stipend if they live at least 50 miles from the internship location.
• Variable annual bonus may be available based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• 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 of paid time off and 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.
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern