Sr. Protein Biology Intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be a doctoral student in the area of Life Science Research at UW-Madison
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (not eligible for F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, or CPT Visas)
  • Able to independently design and execute experiments, and conduct basic troubleshooting
  • Strong time management skills, highly organized, and flexible to meet changing priorities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Able to contribute to scientific discussions and provide new ideas
  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information with diverse groups
  • Able to work upright/stationary or standing for typical working hours
  • Able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments, including exposure to potentially hazardous laboratory elements
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
  • Able to perform optimally under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Follow the policies and procedures defined by the organization
  • Commit to accomplishing expected program outcomes; work with mentor to create a high-quality presentation and poster meeting or exceeding Summer Science Program standards
  • Independently design experiments and conduct basic troubleshooting
  • Maintain a clean and safe laboratory
  • Communicate effectively and work efficiently with team members across R&D to support project requirements
  • Perform other responsibilities to support the needs of the team, as assigned

Skills

Protein Biology
Experiment Design
Troubleshooting
Laboratory Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Scientific Presentations
Oral Communication
Time Management

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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