• Field Sales & Service Intern

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Columbus, OH)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    Intern for Field Sales & Service within the Chemical Analysis Division

     

    Program Type: Internship (10–12 weeks, Summer 2026)

     

    Eligibility requirement: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.

     

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    About the Role

     

    Are you dedicated to science, service, and making a difference? Thermo Fisher Scientific's Field Sales & Service Intern – Chemical Analysis Division program presents an outstanding chance to delve into Sales and Field Service roles.

     

    This foundational internship is crafted to introduce you to the core responsibilities of Field Sales and Field Service roles and how they collaborate to secure customer success. You'll nurture the skills, relationships, and knowledge essential for building a long-term career in the field—whether your journey leads to Sales, Field Service Engineering, or both.

     

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    What You'll Experience

    + Product & Business Overviews

     

    Learn about our business divisions, instruments, technologies, and the customers we serve across the scientific community.

     

    + Field Exposure & Ride-Alongs

     

    Observe seasoned Sales Representatives and Field Service Engineers in authentic work environments to acquire direct understanding of daily field operations.

     

    + Sales & Service Collaboration

     

    Grasp the collaboration between Sales and Field Service teams to provide a smooth, customer-centric experience that fosters value and innovation.

     

    + Manufacturing Site Visit

     

    Join a supervised tour of our manufacturing facilities to observe our operations, explore production areas, and learn about the creation, construction, and delivery of our Chemical Analysis Division products.

     

    + Skills Development

    Participate in trainings on:

    Field service fundamentals & diagnostics

    1. Selling techniques & CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools such as Salesforce.com.

    Guidelines for customer engagement

    1. Managing blocking issues and technical systems

    + Team Culture & Networking

     

    Build connections with fellow interns, cross-functional team members, and leadership. This internship fosters a culture of comradery, partnership, and learning—supporting your growth and crafting a network of peers across functions and geographies.

     

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    Post-Internship Path

     

    After graduation, we aim to move interns to junior-level full-time positions in Sales or Field Service, with essential knowledge and hands-on experience for career success. Flexibility and willingness to relocate in the U.S. as needed are essential.

     

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    Education & Eligibility

    + Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical, or a related technical or scientific field with equivalent experience considered.

    + Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

    + Must have the legal right to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

    + Valid U.S. driver’s license

    + Willingness to relocate upon hire to support open territories

     

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    Preferred Qualifications

    + Previous internship or client-facing experience

    + Familiarity with technical drawings, engineering terminology, or scientific instrumentation

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technical tools

    + Strong interpersonal communication skills, emotional intelligence, and coachability

    + Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

     

    Compensation & Relocation: Our undergraduate internships offer an hourly rate between $21.50 - $28.75 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines).

     

    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 acquiring practical experience.

     

    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.