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Application Scientist Intern

ThermoFisher Scientific • Bannockburn, IL • 7h ago

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.

Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:

Participate in technical sales product demonstrations of analytical instruments to develop selling skills consistent with Company philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Assist account managers in achieving/exceed assigned territory sales plan through technical support of sales opportunities with new and existing customers.

Connect with field application scientists for sales presentations and customer training.

Participate in resolution of customer support escalations through partnership with experienced application scientists.

Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI, Six Sigma, and others) and help promote improvement initiatives.

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 Sales internships offer an hourly rate between $18.50 - $24.50 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.

How will you get here?

Undergraduate student completing a Life Sciences-related degree between December 2026 and June 2027.

0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.

Experience working with analytical instruments (e.g. liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry) in laboratory classes is required.

Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.

Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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 Illinois 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.

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