The Product Development Intern position at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Experience Design Center focuses on developing eco-friendly products. Work closely with senior engineers to integrate sustainability into product design, assess environmental impact, and help achieve net-zero emissions goals.
What will you do? (Responsibilities)
- Support various projects related to more sustainable product development
- Develop skills in collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Contribute to Thermo Fisher's and our customers' net zero commitments from concept to commercialization
How will you get here? (Knowledge/Skills)
- Completed coursework in Sustainability or Environmental Science
- Familiarity with instrumentation, consumables, and workflows used in academia, pharma, and biotech research laboratories
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).
Education & Experience
- Rising junior or graduating senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Energized by championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
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.
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
