PPI Business Intern
About The Position
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 10-week internship program is designed to develop future leadership talent. Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with company values may be considered for post-graduation full-time opportunities, including Leadership Development Programs or other early-career roles. Applicants must be geographically flexible and mobile for the internship and potential future employment. Onsite, in-office work is an essential function of the role. Students may begin the internship on May 24, 2027, or June 14, 2027. Projects have significant strategic or operating importance to the assigned business. This role supports process improvement and operational excellence initiatives, with projects involving efficiency, productivity, quality, cost savings, data analysis, digital improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. Interns prepare and present project findings and recommendations to business stakeholders. The role is intended for an undergraduate student completing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field between December 2027 and June 2028. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship. The listed estimated hourly pay range for this position based in Virginia is $21.50–$28.75. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus. Eligible interns located more than 50 miles from the internship site may receive a $5,000 relocation stipend, and interns must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student completing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics or Data Analytics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences, or another related field, between December 2027 and June 2028.
- At least 1 year of previous related internship and/or work experience.
- Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others, lead initiatives, drive results, and create positive impact within teams and organizations.
- 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 to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
- Ability to work onsite and in-office throughout the program and in future placements.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship.
- Reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
- Support process improvement projects focused on efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost savings.
- Assist with process mapping, data collection, analysis, and visualization to identify improvement opportunities.
- Participate in Kaizen events, workshops, GEMBA walks, and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.
- Help develop dashboards, metrics, and reports to track project progress, savings, and business impact.
- Support digital and AI-enabled improvement initiatives, including workflow automation and data-driven process improvements.
- Assist with standard work documentation, action tracking, and implementation follow-up.
- Prepare and present project findings, recommendations, and outcomes to business stakeholders at the conclusion of the internship.
- Support communication and awareness materials promoting PPI tools, behaviors, and best practices across the site.
Benefits
- Potential consideration for post-graduation full-time opportunities, including Leadership Development Programs or other early-career roles.
- Eligible relocation stipend of $5,000 for students located 50 or more miles from the internship location.
- Potential variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.
- 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 (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave, including 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, offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
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