Sustainability Intern

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionSustainability InternWhen 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, our team is 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 : Performing independent work, reporting results to leadership, and applying those results to drive meaningful changes in the company’s processes and products.

Support a variety of research and development projects centered on environmental sustainability.Design approaches to understand and improve current sustainability challenges facing the business.

Support efforts to embed sustainability in product development processes and innovation.Analyze and summarize publications as needed.

Prepare collected data in a presentation style format to be presented to R&D leadership, project collaborators, commercial marketing, and product management teams.

Present to technical and non-technical colleagues.Start Date : This internship is set to begin on either May 12th or June 16th, 2025 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 a Sustainability Management, Environmental Science, or a related engineering or scientific field between December 2025 and June 2026.

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 BenefitsThe hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $21.00 $24.00.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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.

S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor 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.