Operations Intern: Planning & Process Improvement

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher, you will do important work and you will have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of $17 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking high school students with an interest in a STEM career to intern with us this summer.

YEAR:

Entering your Junior or Senior year of High School or have recently graduated High School and are transitioning to a 2 or 4 year academic institution

DESCRIPTION:

Intern’s main responsibility will be assisting Operations team with project work for the business. Intern’s main responsibilities will include:

• Creation of a Value Stream Map for a specific planning function

• During the VSM exercise work closely with other planners and Operations personnel to identify waste

• Propose future state map

• Document each step in the current planning process from start of initial work order thru completion to kitting

• Utilizing existing tools and systems to manage and update current work standards

• Building rapport with key decision makers

• Perform other duties and project support as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills

• Results oriented through initiative, ownership and accountability

• It is required that the candidate has the ability to manage multiple tasks, has good judgment, and prioritizes tasks and time effectively

• The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continuous learning, show career progression and development, and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities

• Excellent skill with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint are required

At Thermo Fisher, each one of our 80,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell.

Join us and contribute to our singular mission – enabling our customers to make the world heathier, cleaner and safer.

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.

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.