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 internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs, and can be expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field.
The Corporate Real Estate Internship offers students pursuing a degree in management, finance, real estate, construction, or architecture the chance to gain hands-on experience working with real estate professionals in a fast-paced environment. They will be a part of the global corporate real estate team that supports approximately 42 million square feet of space in over 50 countries. Ideal candidates should have a strong financial acumen, an analytical background, some real estate experience, and a passion for continuous improvement and excellence. Creativity, attention to detail, and a desire to manage spaces for optimal employee and visitor experiences are crucial.
· Collaborate with the real estate team on Thermo Fisher property projects
· Receive mentorship from the Real Estate Administration Manager, Real Estate & Construction Director, Senior Director of Global Real Estate and the VP of Real Estate & Security, as well as other functional personnel to help develop the intern's skill set
· Gain exposure to real estate project management, and becoming familiar with the various technology platforms the group uses to support the company’s real estate
· Participate in various quarterly reviews with the company’s divisional leadership teams and corporate functions such as IT, Security, Risk Management and other adjacent groups
· Help review CRE’s reporting tools including the quarterly real estate report; the intern will be expected to evaluate and recommend ways to enhance these reports to provide better data analytics and benchmarking for the company
· Participate in developing KPIs and other ways to manage, evaluate and improve third party vendors such as facilities service providers, and CRE partners such as brokerage and project managers
· Support ongoing initiatives to update the company’s corporate real estate playbook to help gather data, validate and proof the guidelines, and review standards and processes
· Specific tasks will be tailored to the intern’s experience level and abilities
· Accept candid feedback and look for areas of opportunity for continuous improvement and improved productivity
Skills and Abilities
· Ability to work independently and as a member of a global cross-functional team
· Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve their aptitude in global real estate
· Desire to contribute to and improve corporate real estate processes
· Exceptional customer focus, both internal and external – we strive to exceed expectations
· Desire to teach members of the team about technology, trends and in other areas of expertise that can help improve the team’s ability to deliver best in class real estate solutions
· Desire to contribute and improve new and existing real estate processes
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 Supply Chain internships offer an hourly rate between $18.50 - $22.50 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $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.
- Undergraduate student completing a Business or Real Estate -related degree between December 2026 and June 2027.
· Familiar with real estate, preferably commercial properties, construction or design
· Strong financial and legal acumen, with a desire to learn applications in commercial real estate
