Human Resource Intern at Thermo Fisher Durham, NC

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Durham, NC, offers an undergraduate Human Resource internship with mentorship and leadership development. The program supports transitions to leadership programs or full-time roles and emphasizes real-world impact in healthcare and research environments.

Start dates are May 11 or June 15, 2026, for 10–12 weeks. Compensation ranges hourly from $18.50 to $24.50 with a $5,000 relocation stipend if eligible.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a Human Resources or Project Management degree.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 0 years of work experience required; internships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IES Field Service Summer Intern Program with mentorship.
• Lead a process improvement project to standardize the internship program.
• Co-facilitate Career Development Workshops.
• Support 2026 Apprentice cohort onboarding and summer activities.
• Update ROI scorecard in preparation for 2027 program.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or Project Management

Job description

Human Resource Intern job at Thermo Fisher. Durham, NC.

Internship Opportunity At Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.

Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!

How will you make an impact?

Our interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.

Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:

• Lead the IES Field Service Summer Intern Program with assistance of a mentor
• Lead a process improvement project to standardize the summer intern program
• Co-facilitate Career Development Workshops
• Support 2026 Apprentice cohort onboarding and summer activities
• Update Return on Investment (ROI) scorecard in preparation for 2027 program

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on either May 11th or June 15th, 2026 for a duration of 10-12 weeks dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.

Compensation & Relocation: Our undergraduate Human Resource internships offer an hourly rate between $18.50 - $24.50 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000 if necessary. Student must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.

How will you get here?

• Undergraduate student completing a in Human Resources or Project Management 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.

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.