Field Services Intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific

San Jose, California, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Undergraduate student completing an Engineering or Life Sciences-related degree between December 2026 and June 2027 (graduating students eligible only if returning to school for next degree level)
  • Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 weeks starting June 3, 2026, and ending around August 20, 2026
  • Field-based, customer-facing position requiring flexibility to travel daily to customer sites in assigned region
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering
  • Satisfactory academic record and in good standing at college or university
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status (not eligible for F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, or CPT Visas)
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with a powerful desire to learn and passion for delivering outstanding customer experience
  • Knowledge and experience with computer technology including Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Gain insights and knowledge by observing and learning from experienced Field Service Engineers (FSEs)
  • Take on a specific project linked to the Field Service Engineering business
  • Showcase project findings and share FSE Summer Intern experiences with Divisional Leadership Team
  • Engage in a one-day volunteer project within local community
  • Work side-by-side with Field Service Engineer mentors at customer sites
  • Complete an assigned project before the end of the Summer Intern Program
  • Represent the Company in a positive, professional manner in all interactions with Thermo Fisher Scientific employees, customers, and representatives
  • Ensure the highest level of customer happiness with Thermo Fisher Scientific products and services

Skills

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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