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 team is 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.
How you’ll make an impact:
The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is an outstanding, accelerated opportunity to develop the vital skills for a career as a Human Resources leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific. HRLDP participants will have the opportunity for multiple assignments over two (2) years that provide strategic direction in different facets of Human Resources while allowing for exposure to our core processes, technologies, and leaders. Participants will gain proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, products / services, and regions. Additional learning opportunities include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding Leadership Development Program alumni across the organization.
Our Summer Associate program is a 10-12 week internship crafted for Graduate-level students and pipelines our HRLDP. Our Summer Associates are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects are developed by our Senior HR Leadership Team and have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business unit to which they are assigned.
Summer projects may include the following functional areas / business operations:
- Talent Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Corporate Total Rewards
- Employee Relations
- Other critical impactful initiatives
Start Date: The Summer Associate program is set to begin on June 15th, 2026 for a duration of 10 weeks, ending August 21, 2026. Individuals are responsible for finalizing housing and transportation prior to program commencement.
Compensation & Relocation: Our Graduate-level HR internships offer an hourly rate between $34.00 – $37.00 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Geographic flexibility is required for this opportunity. Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000 if necessary. Students 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?
- Graduate student completing a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or similar degree between December 2026 and June 2027.
- 1+ years work experience post-undergraduate degree – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations. Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry is a plus!
- Distinguished results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
- Consultative approach with internal and external partners and ability to cultivate ongoing, meaningful, positive relationships.
- Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and agility in navigating ambiguity in a fast paced environment.
- Confident applying Key Performance Indicators for effective forecasting and propelling continuous improvement.
- Ability to influence colleagues and leaders at all levels of a matrixed environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong executive 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.
