Quality Intern

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon–Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Why Join Us?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our internship program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values may be considered for full-time opportunities during their internship, beginning after graduation. Opportunities may include potential placement into one of our Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or other early career roles across the organization.

As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants must be geographically flexible and mobile for both their internship assignment and potential future employment opportunities. Potential placement into internship, LDP, or full-time roles is based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.

Strategic Business Impact

Our internships are 10-week positions, with students able to join on either May 24, 2027 or June 14, 2027. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.

Summer Project Responsibilities

Summer projects may include the following 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.

Compensation & Relocation

Undergraduate internships offer an hourly rate between $18.50–$28.75, depending on the role type and location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). If eligible, a relocation stipend of $5,000 is offered. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend. Interns are required to have reliable transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of the internship.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position (Intern II) based in New Jersey is $21.50–$28.75.

This position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• 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), which offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards.

What We Look For

Academic Background & Work Experience

• 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.

Leadership Profile

• 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.

Eligibility

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.