Research and Development Intern Job at Thermo Fisher Scientific, South San Francisco, CA

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • South San Francisco, CA

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, we are 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: • Execute experimental plans, analyze data, and contribute to 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 R&D functions including Product Development, Molecular Biology, Data Analytics, and/or Chemistry in the development of new technologies, the commercialization of new products, or analysis of product performance. • Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI, Six Sigma, and others) and help promote improvement initiatives.

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on either May 11th or June 15th, 2026 for a duration of 10-12 weeks – dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.

Compensation & Relocation: Our undergraduate Research & Development internships offer an hourly rate between $21.50 - $28.75 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). 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? • Undergraduate student completing an Engineering or Life Sciences-related degree between December 2026 and June 2027. • 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 practical experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $14.75–$28.75.

This position may also be eligible to receive 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 our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which 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) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit:

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Relocation,

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