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Operations Internship

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Operations Internship

Asheville, NC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have built an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, efficiency, innovation, and growth.

    Our internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an upbeat, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs, and will gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field. This position has many opportunities to offer!

    Customers throughout the globe rely on our extensive range of products and services—from next-generation instruments to everyday lab essentials to life-saving medicine. If you desire to be a part of a world-class team, Thermo Fisher Scientific can provide you with the opportunity to work in manufacturing to produce products that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Operational Excellence in Manufacturing & Production is carried out by dedicated professionals who want to make a difference.

    SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP

    Internship positions provide an opportunity for engineering and science students to get hands on experience in a manufacturing environment.

    Internship opportunities within Operations may include:

    • Manufacturing/Process Engineer
    • Planning & Sourcing
    • Supply Chain
    • Production
    • Distribution
    • Logistics
    • Quality

    Hiring Locations may include but are not limited to Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Provide engineering support related to product development projects focusing on design elements
    • Provide deliverables on designs to management of change committee
    • Learn about process instrumentation diagrams and equipment operation manuals through daily activities.
    • Accept candid feedback and look for areas of improvements
    • Specific tasks will be tailored to the intern’s experience level and abilities

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Student currently enrolled in classes leading to an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related engineering, science or life science field
    • PREFERRED MAJORS: Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Management, Logistics or other related major
    • Strong desire and motivation to develop a career in manufacturing/operations
    • Strong leadership and team building skills
    • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team
    • Ability to learn, be mentored, and improve
    • Desire to contribute and improve design of new and existing scientific instrumentation products
    • Desire to teach other specialists about technology in area of expertise
    • Familiarity with of least one of the following tools: AutoCAD, Solidworks, MP2, or HYSYS/UNISIM
    • Previous industrial experience is preferred
    • Aptitude for working with hands and having experience using hand-tools may be beneficial
    • To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

    At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today!

  • Industry
    Biotechnology
  • Fun Fact
    25% of our current revenue is generated from products that didn’t exist 5 years ago.
  • About Us

    As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific's professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers. They help customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure food is safe, and so much more. When you #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher, you are guaranteed meaningful work - both personally and professionally.