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Industrial Placement

CompanyThermo Fisher Scientific
LocationBirmingham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will conduct research and experiments within the Mass Spectrometry team to support the development of clinical diagnostic kits. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory protocols, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver research outcomes.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
96022
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

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. How will you make an impact? You will be matched to projects based on your abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned. Projects may include the following responsibilities: • Conduct brand new research and experiments with the mentorship of experienced scientists. • Implement and maintain flawless laboratory procedures and protocols. • Analyze and interpret data to determine key findings and insights. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement research projects. • Maintain strict adherence to safety and quality standards in all laboratory activities. • Provide detailed reports and presentations on research outcomes and progress. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists in the Mass Spectrometry Team, which focuses on the identification and characterization of proteins, used to develop and manufacture clinical diagnostic kits for the measurement of important diagnostic markers in different disease states. The candidate will gain knowledge in sample preparation for analysis on a variety of different Mass Spectrometry platforms including MALDI TOF and LC-MS, along with data interpretation and report generation. How will you get here? • Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or Biology). Please note that students must be either 1) currently enrolled in University and about to enter their final year of curriculum or 2) have graduated no more than one (1) year before the anticipated start date. • This position will fulfill a 12 month University placement within curriculum. • 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships or apprenticeships preferred. • Experience using computer applications such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong professional presence. • Native (or proficient) in English. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! 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.

Key Skills
Mass SpectrometryMALDI TOFLC-MSSample preparationData interpretationLaboratory proceduresResearchReport generationChemistryBiochemistryBiomedical scienceBiologyMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareEngineering