Research & Development Lead Intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rockford, Illinois

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Office



Job Description



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!



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:

• Partner with leadership to identify and address areas to improve efficiency and benchmark with industry best practices.
  
  


• Become a process owner; critically review specific processes with outstanding attention to detail and proactively recommend opportunities for improvement.
  
  


• Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI, Six Sigma, and others).
  
  


• Align with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (i.e. ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures.
  
  


• Execute experimental plans, analyze data, and create technical reports and product summaries.
  
  


• Investigate new methods/technologies and maintain accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.
  
  


• Partner with other functions including Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and/or Marketing in the commercialization of new products.
  
  

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on either May 12th or June 16th, 2025 for a duration of 10-12 weeks - dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.



Compensation & Relocation: Our Doctoral internships offer an hourly rate of $55.00. Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000 if necessary. Student must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.



How
will
you
get
here?

• Graduate student completing a Doctorate degree at UW-Madison.
  
  


• 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.
  
  

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
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