Quality Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Fair Lawn, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific's internship program is designed to identify and develop future leaders. Exceptional interns showing leadership potential and alignment with company values may be considered for full-time roles post-graduation, including entry into Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or other early career positions. As a global company, geographic flexibility is required for both the internship and future employment. Internship placements, LDPs, and full-time roles depend on business needs and organizational priorities. This role requires onsite and in-office work as an essential function. The internships are 10-week positions, with start dates on May 24, 2027, or June 14, 2027. Projects assigned will have significant strategic or operating importance to the business.

Requirements

Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Quality, Business Administration, 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 Quality Assurance and Quality Operations activities, including investigations, deviations, CAPA, complaints, batch record review, material disposition, and related quality documentation.
Assist with collecting, organizing, reviewing, and analyzing quality and operational data to support KPI tracking, trending, metrics reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the organization, reconciliation, scanning, indexing, and maintenance of quality records and documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Data Integrity principles, and Quality Management System requirements.
Assist with reviewing Quality Control (QC), manufacturing, and batch records for completeness, accuracy, and documentation compliance.
Support material review, lot genealogy, and disposition activities using SAP, SharePoint, spreadsheets, databases, and other approved systems and tools.
Participate in Gemba walks and observe manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve quality, documentation, workflow, visual management, and operational efficiency.
Contribute to PPI and other continuous improvement projects by collecting information, analyzing data, documenting observations, creating charts or summaries, and developing recommendations.
Support Quality digitalization and technology initiatives, which may include using company-approved AI tools to improve Quality processes such as CAPA and investigations.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Document Control, and Training.
Participate in a defined Quality or operational improvement project with mentorship and present findings or recommendations as appropriate.