Cell Biology Intern Sr. Cell Biology Intern

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Job Description

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to make a difference in healthcare environment and food safety.

Interns receive mentorship and leadership opportunities for career growth. Options include returning as an intern joining Leadership Development Programs or securing a full-time role.

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:

• Assist in the execution of prioritized innovation projects in areas such as media development cell line engineering and high-throughput screening.
• Draft experimental study plans under the mentorship of a senior scientist to define objectives methods and success criteria.
• Conduct laboratory experiments using established protocols detailing procedures and data in accordance with good scientific practices.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results; summarize findings in clear and concise reports.
• Share interim and final project results with the scientific team and collaborators via slide decks and verbal updates.
• Contribute to scientific discussions in project and team meetings by asking questions offering insights and incorporating feedback.
• Support related R&D efforts by assisting in small-scale experiments or side projects led by other scientists.
• Participate in weekly check-ins and site events to integrate with the broader team and develop communication and collaboration skills.

Internship starts May 11th or June 15th 2026 lasting 10-12 weeks based on student schedules.

Compensation & Relocation: Our undergraduate Human Resources internships offer an hourly rate between $18.50 - $38.50 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5000 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 upperclassmen or Masters student completing a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Biology Biochemistry or a related field 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 wed 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 acquiring practical experience.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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