Microbiology Intern

ThermoFisher Scientific; Monza; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific invites students pursuing a Master’s degree in Microbiology to join our Microbiology Laboratory for a 6–12 month university placement. The role focuses on supporting microbiological testing, lab operations, and quality compliance within a busy environment.

You will learn and apply BET, Sterility, and Bioburden methods under supervision, prepare samples and media, and gain experience with lab documentation while collaborating with a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Graduate student completing a Master’s degree in Microbiology or related field.
• Currently enrolled and about to enter final year or graduated within 1 year of start date.
• Good computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities of the Microbiology Laboratory.
• Learn and apply microbiological analytical methods (BET, Sterility, Bioburden).
• Prepare samples, culture media, reagents for analytical testing.
• Assist in performing microbiological analyses per procedures and quality standards.
• Manage laboratory documentation and data recording/reviewing.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Office software

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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 staff members are 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.

Project Scope and Responsibilities:

You will be involved in projects and daily activities within the Microbiology Laboratory, based on your skills, learning objectives, and current business needs. These activities will focus on supporting microbiological testing, laboratory operations, and quality compliance, contributing to the reliability of analytical results and the overall efficiency of the laboratory.

Projects may include the following responsibilities:

Support the daily activities of the Microbiology Laboratory, gaining familiarity with laboratory procedures, equipment, and good laboratory practices.

Learn and apply, under supervision, key microbiological analytical methods, with particular focus on: Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET), Sterility Testing, Bioburden Testing.

Support the preparation of samples, culture media, reagents, and materials required for analytical testing.

Assist in performing microbiological analyses in compliance with applicable procedures and quality standards.

Gain familiarity with laboratory documentation, including the recording, review, and management of analytical data.

Support the proper use, control, and routine management of laboratory equipment.

Perform activities in compliance with safety requirements, internal procedures, and applicable GxP/Good Laboratory Practices.

Develop accuracy, operational autonomy, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration within the laboratory team.

How will you get here?

Graduate student completing a Master’s degree in Mircobiology or a related technical field.

Students must either (1) be currently enrolled at a university and about to enter their final year of study or (2) have graduated no more than one (1) year before the anticipated start date.

This position will fulfill a 6-12months university placement within the curriculum.

No previous work experience is required; previous related internships, apprenticeships and academic projects are considered an advantage.

Good computer literacy, with experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Country indicated for the opportunity they are applying to by either confirming Citizenship or the right to work.

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.