Intern II, Chemistry

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location/Division Specific Information

Pleasanton, CA Genetic Sciences Division

Discover Impactful Work:

Our Organic and Oligo Chemistry team designs and develops dyes and synthesizes highly functionalized oligo constructs for evaluation in various R&D projects for potential new product development. In this role you will be involved in dye and oligo synthesis, purification, analysis and quality control for supporting R&D projects with oligonucleotide constructs.

A day in the Life:

• Build electronic notebook protocols for keeping records of development activities and documentation to allow transfer of processes
• Work in the laboratory on synthesis of oligonucleotides on DNA synthesizer
• Carry out characterization, purification and analysis of oligonucleotides with HPLC, LC-MS and UV-VIS spectrometer
• Write protocols and reports, present data, work with scientists from other groups

Keys to Success:

Education

• We are looking for someone currently studying for a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or biotechnology between their 2nd and 4th year.
• The candidate should have interest in chemistry and a passion for lab based work.
• An extraordinary teammate with strong interpersonal skills and a drive to deliver results to tight schedules will be an ideal fit for our small team.

Experience

• The successful candidate will have some prior experience in a chemistry laboratory

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Organic Chemistry 2 Lab

Benefits

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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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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Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $14.75–$45.75.

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