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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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 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.

Location/Division Specific Information

This position is within the Laboratory Equipment Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, reporting to the Asheville, NC manufacturing site.

Discover Impactful Work:

In the role of an EHS intern, you will deliver tailored aid to the EHS department for the supervision of Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and operations. Your input will play a vital role in maintaining our conformity with safety guidelines and environmental legislation.

A day in the Life:

+ Actively participate in Tier meetings to discuss safety and environmental matters.

+ Review entries into the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management system and update records accordingly.

+ Coordinate contractor activities to ensure compliance with EHS standards.

+ Assist with all aspects of waste processing and management.

+ Participate in investigations to determinethe cause of incidents and successfullyimplement corrective actions.

**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 Operations 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.

Education / Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety; Chemistry; Biochemistry, or another related field of study, or equivalent experience graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Capability to use diverse resources, respond quickly, understand the impact of changes and decisions, facilitate agreement, and buildcollaborative relationships.

+ Proficiencyin MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows-based software.

+ Knowledge of chemical safety is a plus.

+ Ability to thrive in adynamic environment and manage various tasks effectively.

We aim to help customers improve global health, cleanliness, and safety. Our 100,000+ team members uphold values like Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific to embark on your journey.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Thermo Fisher Scientific provides accessibility services for job seekers needing accommodations during the application process, such as those with hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive challenges.

+ This phone line is designated forjobseekers with disabilities needing assistance with accessibility duringtheapplicationprocess.

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.