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Thermo Fisher Scientific

R&D Internship

Leoben, Austria

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $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 analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues 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 and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Bender MedSystems GmbH, a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a registered Austrian company located at the Vienna Biocenter Campus - an internationally renowned biotech cluster in Vienna. The company is one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of immunological detection systems.

Together with our colleagues, you will actively contribute to making the world a healthier place.

R&D Internship 5-6 months (Bachelor/Master Student)

Full-time 38.5 hours/week

You will support our development department through practical assistance in the development, optimization, and validation of immunological detection systems for the analysis of biological samples based on various technological platforms (e.g., ELISA, Bead-Based Multiplexing Assays).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support a team in the R&D department through practical assistance towards the development, optimization, and validation of immunological detection methods for the analysis of biological samples based on different technological platforms (e.g. ELISA, bead-based multiplexing assays)

Required Qualifications:

  • Final semester of a life-sciences bachelor's or master's degree program
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical field
  • Motivation and commitment to work independently and in a goal-oriented way
  • Ability to work well in a team, reliability, and quick comprehension
  • Good digital literacy (MS Office) and proficiency in English and German
  • Assistance in troubleshooting, investigations and general lab maintenance duties

You can expect a varied role in a dynamic and international environment. A culture that embodies integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. Thermo Fisher Scientific supports its employees through training programs, development opportunities within the company, and offers numerous social benefits.

The monthly salary for the position of an intern on a marginal basis is € 518.44 (as of January 2024) per month.

Interested? Then apply online with the usual documents (up to a maximum of 2 MB) at https://jobs.thermofisher.com.

Notice for Agencies!

Please note that we are not interested in commercial placement offers from personnel service providers. Should you decide to send or upload unsolicited application documents to us, they will not be considered.

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 for a 6-month placement.

Client-provided location(s): Austria
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01261310-4
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program