PPI Specialist Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Carlsbad, CA

308d • $22 - $29

About The Position

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future. Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing a bachelor's 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

• Learn continuous improvement methodologies and PPI Business System topics such as: lean leadership, problem solving, value stream mapping, Kaizen, gemba walks, standard work, 5S, and built in quality to support improvement initiatives across the business.
• Partner with leadership to assess existing business processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and offer innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with other functions to follow the PPI 8-step problem solving process to develop and implement solutions.
• Train associates in PPI lean continuous improvement tools and concepts.

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
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree