Technical Process Intern – Proposal & Scoping Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richmond, VA

21h • $21 • Onsite

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 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!
How will you make an impact?
Our interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.
Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:
Support the development of technical and commercial proposals by translating complex service and engineering concepts into clear, customer-facing documentation
Perform business and financial analyses to support proposal pricing, margin targets, and competitive positioning
Create data-driven visuals, summaries, and dashboards to communicate proposal assumptions, risks, and value propositions to stakeholders
Assist in standardizing proposal templates, cost models, and analytical tools to improve proposal accuracy and turnaround time
Conduct market, customer, and historical win/loss analyses to inform proposal strategy and improve bid effectiveness
Compensation & Start Date: This internship offers an hourly rate of $20.50. Interns have the option to join either our May or June cohort for a duration of 10-12 weeks.
How will you get here?
Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business field of study between December 2026 and June 2027.
Previous related internships totaling 1+ years experience required. 0 years of work experience required.
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.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
To qualify, 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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business field of study between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Previous related internships totaling 1+ years experience required. 0 years of work experience required.
• 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.
• To qualify, 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 the development of technical and commercial proposals by translating complex service and engineering concepts into clear, customer-facing documentation
• Perform business and financial analyses to support proposal pricing, margin targets, and competitive positioning
• Create data-driven visuals, summaries, and dashboards to communicate proposal assumptions, risks, and value propositions to stakeholders
• Assist in standardizing proposal templates, cost models, and analytical tools to improve proposal accuracy and turnaround time
• Conduct market, customer, and historical win/loss analyses to inform proposal strategy and improve bid effectiveness

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern