Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Human Resources Summer Associate

Posted Sep 9, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$34 – $37/hr
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Master's
Visa support
applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment...

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Role Summary

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This is a 10-week Human Resources Summer Associate internship running from June 14, 2027 to August 20, 2027. Summer projects may include Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and Compensation & Relocation, each described as having strategic or operating importance to the assigned business. The role follows a standard Monday to Friday schedule with onsite work required.

What You'll Do

  • Work on summer projects that may include Talent Management
  • Work on summer projects that may include Talent Acquisition
  • Work on summer projects that may include Corporate Total Rewards
  • Work on summer projects that may include Employee Relations
  • Work on summer projects that may include Compensation & Relocation

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Qualifications

A current graduate student completing a Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field, with leadership, communication, and mobility requirements.

Required

  • Graduate student completing a Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field of study between December 2027 and...
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future)
  • Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities
  • Onsite and in-office work required throughout the program and in future placements
  • Reliable mode of transportation to and from assigned work location for the duration of the summer
  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, and driving results
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems
  • Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities

Preferred

  • 1+ years work experience post-Undergraduate degree, ideally in large, forward-thinking, global organizations
  • Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Why Join Us? 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Human Resources (HR) Summer Associate program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. HR Summer Associates who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values will be considered for the full-time Human Resources Graduate Leadership Development Program (HR GLDP) during their Summer with us to begin post-graduation.  

 

As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for both the HR Summer Associate assignment and the HR GLDP. Potential placement into the HR Summer Associate and the HR GLDP is based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position. 

 

Strategic Business Impact 

The HR Summer Associate program is a 10-week position set to occur between June 14, 2027 – August 20, 2027. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned. 

 

For this role, Summer projects may include the following responsibilities: 

  • Talent Management 

  • Talent Acquisition 

  • Corporate Total Rewards 

  • Employee Relations 

 

Compensation & Relocation 

The HR Summer Associate program offers an hourly rate between of $34.00 - $37.00 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). If eligible, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend. Please note that HR Summer Associates are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their Summer with us. 

 

What We Look For 

Academic Background & Work Experience: 

  • Graduate student completing a Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field of study between December 2027 – June 2028. 

  • 1+ years work experience post-Undergraduate degree preferred – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations. Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry preferred. 

 

Leadership Profile: 

  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations. 

  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems. 

  • Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities. 

  • Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset. 

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams. 

  • Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs. 

  • Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations. 

 

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $34.00–$37.00.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.