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Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 days ago

PPI Specialist Intern

Bridgewater, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $29/hr

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Spring

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company dedicated to making a real-world impact in areas like healthcare and environmental safety. They are seeking a PPI Specialist Intern to support continuous improvement initiatives and work collaboratively with leadership on projects that enhance production efficiency.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine

No H1B

Responsibilities

Learn continuous improvement methodologies and PPI Business System topics such as: lean leadership, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, Kaizen, Gemba walks, standard work, single piece flow, 5S, SMED, and built in quality to support improvement initiatives across the business

Partner with leadership to assess existing equipment, processes, and standard work with great attention to detail to increase yield, reduce defects, and increase production efficiency

Benchmark against industry best practices and offer innovative solutions

Work collaboratively with other functions to successfully follow the PPI 8-step process to develop and implement solutions and train associates in PPI tools and concepts

Qualification

Lean leadershipSix SigmaValue stream mappingKaizenGemba walksStandard workSingle piece flow5SSMEDChange managementEmotional intelligenceInterpersonal communication

Required

Undergraduate student completing a Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering-related degree between December 2026 and June 2027

0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status

Preferred

Previous related internships preferred

Benefits

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