Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Sr. Research & Development Co-op in Eugene, Oregon
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 co-op participants receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back for a repeat co-op, 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?
Students will be 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:
Partner with leadership to identify and address areas to improveefficiency and benchmark with industry bestpractices.
Become a process owner; critically review specific processes with greatattentiontodetail and proactively recommend opportunities for improvement.
Learncontinuousimprovement methodologies (i.e., PPI, Six Sigma, and others) and help promote improvement initiatives.
Align with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (i.e. ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures.
Execute experimental plans, analyze data, and contribute to technical reports and product summaries.
Investigate new methods/technologies and maintain accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.
Work collaboratively with other functions including Business Development,Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and/or Marketing in the commercialization of new products.
Compensation & Relocation: Our Graduate-level Research & Development co-ops offer an hourly rate between $29.00 - $38.50 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 co-op to be eligible for the relocation stipend.
How will you get here?
Graduate student completing a Master's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences-related field of study.
0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
Consistenttrackrecord of results demonstrating integrity,innovation,involvement, and intensity.
Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
Excellent interpersonalcommunicationskills with a high degree of emotionalintelligence.
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.
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.