Microbiology Intern
Posted on 9/9/2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific
No salary listed
Middleton, WI, USA
In Person
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, OfficeJob 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 or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!
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 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.
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.
Projects may include the following responsibilities:
- Understands and conforms to all standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks.
- Maintains compliant laboratory documentation. Ensures all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
- Routinely operates laboratory equipment.
- Communicates task status to laboratory manager or designee.
- Performs daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
How will you get here?
- Undergraduate student pursuing an Engineering or Life Sciences-related degree.
0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
Experience using computer applications such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Native (or proficient) in English.
Internship will fulfill a 12-month University placement within curriculum.
Ability to be onsite – this is not a remote opportunity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong professional presence
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.

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