Role at a glance
- Salary
- $18.50 – $28.75/hr
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Internship
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About the role
Original posting provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
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OfficeJob Description
Why Join Us?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our IT & Digital Internship is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future digital and technology leadership talent. IT & Digital interns who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, learning agility, and alignment with our values will be considered for the full-time Digital Leadership Development Program (DLDP) 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 their IT & Digital Internship assignment and the DLDP. Potential placement into an internship, LDP, or full-time role 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 IT & Digital Internship is a 10-week experience and students have the option to join us on either May 24, 2027 or June 14, 2027. Interns will be assigned meaningful projects with strategic and/or operational importance to the business, providing the opportunity to solve real challenges, collaborate across teams, and deliver measurable impact.
Summer projects may include opportunities across areas such as:
Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
Digital Product Management
Business Systems & Enterprise Applications
Digital Transformation & Automation
Technology Strategy & Business Partnership
Software, Platforms & Digital Solutions
Cybersecurity & Technology Risk
Technology Operations & Infrastructure
Specific assignments will vary based on business priorities, organizational needs, and intern capabilities.
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience
Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree between December 2027–June 2028 in an area such as: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business Technology, Management Information Systems, or another related field.
0 years of work experience required; previous related internship, project, research, or technology experience preferred.
Demonstrated interest in using technology, data, digital solutions, and innovation to solve business problems and create meaningful impact.
Leadership Profile
Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, academic projects, or other leadership roles.
A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to connect technical or digital solutions to business needs and user outcomes.
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, including an interest in emerging technologies and new ways of working.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to use data and insights to inform decisions.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
A collaborative, customer-focused mindset and demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse teams and perspectives.
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.
Internship Locations
The 2027 IT & Digital Internship is expected to offer opportunities across multiple Thermo Fisher Scientific locations in the United States, including:
Pittsburgh, PA
Frederick, MD
Morrisville, NC
Carlsbad, CA
Specific internship locations and assignments will be determined based on business needs, organizational priorities, and available opportunities at the time of placement. Applicants should be open to relocation and placement across identified program locations. Location preferences may be considered but are not guaranteed.
Compensation & Relocation
Our Undergraduate internships offer an hourly rate between $18.50–$28.75, dependent upon the role type and location you are supporting and 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 interns are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their internship.
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 Pennsylvania is $24.00–$26.50.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
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.