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Environmental, Health and Safety Intern
CompanyThermo Fisher Scientific
LocationAsheville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an EHS intern, you will assist the EHS department in supervising Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and operations. Your role will involve participating in safety meetings, reviewing safety records, and coordinating contractor activities for compliance.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$22 - $29
Company Size
101040
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
About the Role
<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><span><span>When </span></span><span><span><span><span>you’re</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>part</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>of</span></span></span></span><span><span> the team </span></span><span><span><span><span>at</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Thermo</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Fisher</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Scientific,</span></span></span></span><span><span> you’ll do </span></span><span><span><span><span>important</span></span></span></span><span><span> 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 </span></span><span><span><span><span>committed</span></span></span></span><span><span> to </span></span><span><span><span><span>making</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>a</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>difference</span></span></span></span><span><span> in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with </span></span><span><span><span><span>proven</span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>competencies</span></span></span></span><span><span> and </span></span><span><span><span><span>strong</span></span></span></span><span><span> character to help lead our organization now and into the future.</span></span></div></div><div><div><span><span>Our interns receive </span></span><span><span><span><span>professional</span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>mentorship</span></span></span></span><span><span> and leadership </span></span><span><span><span><span>development</span></span></span></span><span><span> opportunities to support future career </span></span><span><span><span><span>growth</span></span></span></span><span><span> with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership </span></span><span><span><span><span>Development</span></span></span></span><span><span> Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, </span></span><span><span><span><span>our</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>team</span></span></span></span><span><span> is here to support your next step!</span></span></div></div><div><div><span><span><span><span>How</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>will</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>you</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>make</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>an</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>impact?</span></span></span></span></div></div><div><div><span><span>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.</span></span></div></div><h2></h2><div><span><span>Location/Division Specific Information</span></span></div><div><div><span><span>This position is within the Laboratory Equipment Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, </span></span><span><span><span><span>reporting</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>to</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>the</span></span></span></span><span><span> Asheville, NC manufacturing site.</span></span></div></div><h2></h2><div><span><span><span><span>Discover</span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>Impactful</span></span></span></span><span><span> Work:</span></span></div><div><div><span><span>In the role of an EHS intern, you will deliver tailored aid to the EHS department for the supervision of Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and operations. Your input will play a </span></span><span><span><span><span>vital</span></span></span></span><span><span> role in maintaining our conformity with safety guidelines and environmental legislation.</span></span></div></div><h2></h2><div><span><span>A day in the Life:</span></span></div><ul><li><div><span><span>Actively participate in Tier meetings to discuss safety and environmental matters.</span></span></div></li><li><div><span><span>Review entries into the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management system and update records accordingly.</span></span></div></li><li><div><span><span><span><span>Coordinate</span></span></span></span><span><span> contractor activities to ensure </span></span><span><span><span><span>compliance</span></span></span></span><span><span> with EHS standards.</span></span></div></li><li><div><span><span>Assist with all aspects of waste processing and management.</span></span></div></li><li><div><span><span>Participate in investigations to </span></span><span><span><span><span>determine</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>the</span></span></span></span><span><span> cause of incidents and </span></span><span><span><span><span>successfully</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>implement</span></span></span></span><span><span> corrective actions.</span></span></div></li></ul><div></div><div></div><div><p><b>Start Date:</b><span> </span>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Compensation & Relocation:</b><span> </span>Our undergraduate Operations internships offer an hourly rate between $21.50 - $28.75 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.</p></div><h2></h2><div><span><span>Education / Experience</span></span></div><div><div><span><span>Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, </span></span><span><span><span><span>Health</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>and</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Safety</span></span></span></span><span><span>; Chemistry; Biochemistry, or another related field of study, </span></span><span><span><span><span>or</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>equivalent<span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span>experience graduating between December 2026 and June 2027. </span></span></span></span></div></div><h2></h2><div><span><span>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities</span></span></div><ul><li><div><span><span>Capability to use </span></span><span><span><span><span>diverse</span></span></span></span><span><span> resources, respond quickly, understand the impact of changes and decisions, facilitate agreement, and </span></span><span><span><span><span>build</span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>collaborative</span></span></span></span><span><span> relationships.</span></span></div></li><li><div><span><span><span><span>Proficiency</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>in</span></span></span></span><span><span> MS Word, Excel, </span></span><span><span><span><span>PowerPoint,</span></span></span></span><span><span> and Windows-based software.</span></span></div></li><li><div><span><span>Knowledge of chemical safety is a plus.</span></span></div></li><li><div><span><span>Ability to </span></span><span><span><span><span>thrive</span></span></span></span><span><span> in </span></span><span><span><span><span>a</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>dynamic</span></span></span></span><span><span> environment and </span></span><span><span><span><span>manage</span></span></span></span><span><span> various tasks effectively.</span></span></div></li></ul><div></div><div><div><span><span>We </span></span><span><span><span><span>aim</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>to</span></span></span></span><span><span> help customers </span></span><span><span><span><span>improve</span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>global</span></span></span></span><span><span> health, cleanliness, and safety. Our 100,000+ team members uphold values like </span></span><span><span><span><span>Integrity,</span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>Intensity,</span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>Innovation,</span></span></span></span><span><span> and </span></span><span><span><span><span>Involvement.</span></span></span></span><span><span> Join us </span></span><span><span><span><span>at</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Thermo</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Fisher</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Scientific</span></span></span></span><span><span> to embark on your </span></span><span><span><span><span>journey.</span></span></span></span></div></div><h2></h2><div><div><span><span>Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and </span></span><span><span><span><span>does</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>not</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>discriminate</span></span></span></span><span><span> based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.</span></span></div></div><h2></h2><div><span><span>Accessibility/Disability Access</span></span></div><div><div><span><span>Thermo Fisher Scientific provides accessibility services </span></span><span><span><span><span>for</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>job</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>seekers</span></span></span></span><span><span> needing accommodations </span></span><span><span><span><span>during</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>the</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>application</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>process,</span></span></span></span><span><span> such as those with hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive challenges.</span></span></div></div><ul><li><div><span><span>This phone line is designated </span></span><span><span><span><span>for</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>job</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>seekers</span></span></span></span><span><span> with disabilities needing assistance with accessibility </span></span><span><span><span><span>during</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>the</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>application</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>process.</span></span></span></span></div></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>
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