Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Whenyou’repart of the team atThermoFisher Scientific,you’lldo important work.You’llhave the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have built an inclusive, global environment that values diverse talent and fosters innovation.
Our internship program offers hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical environment, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world microbiological and quality challenges. You will be part of a team supporting activities that ensure products meet the highest standards of microbiological quality and patient safety.
Customers throughout the globe rely on our extensive range of products and services—from next-generation instruments to everyday lab essentials to life-saving medicine. If youdesirejoininga world-class team,ThermoFisher Scientific can provide you with the opportunity to work in quality assurance and regulatory affairs to produce products that enable our customers to make the world healthier,cleanerand safer.
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This internship is designed for students in biology, microbiology, biotechnology,pharmacyor related life sciences who are interested in gaining practical experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology and quality environment.
You will gain exposure to how microbiological testing, contamination control, and regulatory requirements are applied in industry, and how these contribute to the release of safe and compliant products.
Internship Opportunities – Key Learning Areas
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Fundamentals
Understand how bioburden, sterility, and endotoxins impact product quality
Gain exposure to routine microbiological testing performed in pharmaceutical laboratories
Learn the principles of aseptic techniques and contamination control
Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Practices
Get familiar with cleanroom classifications and behaviors
Support activities related to environmental monitoring (air, surfaces, personnel)
Understand how EM data is used to ensure control of manufacturing areas
Sterility Assurance & Filtration
Learn the basics of sterile filtration and aseptic processing
Understand how microbiological risks are controlled during production
Gain insight into validation concepts related to sterility assurance
Microbiology & Quality Documentation (GMP)
Support the review and organization of documentation related to:
microbiological testing (bioburden, EM, endotoxins, sterility)
deviations and investigations
Learn how GMP documentation is structured and maintained
Introduction to Regulatory Expectations
Understand how microbiological data supports regulatory submissions
Gain basic knowledge of FDA/EMA expectations on microbiological quality
Contribute to documentation used for regulatory compliance
Essential Functions
Support routine activities related to microbiological quality and contamination control
Assistin reviewing data from bioburden,endotoxinand environmental monitoring tests
Collaborate with Quality Control Microbiology,QAand Production teams
Contribute to GMP documentation, including data entry,reviewand organization
Support investigations of microbiological deviations (with supervision)
Participate inmaintainingcompliance with aseptic practices and cleanroom procedures
Learn how to interpret microbiological results in a pharmaceutical context
Perform tasks aligned with your academic background and training level
Qualifications
Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or similar
Basic understanding of:
Microbiology (microorganisms, growth, contamination)
Laboratory practices (e.g.sterile technique)
Laboratory experience (university labs, thesis, internships) is preferred
Interest in working in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment
Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow procedures
Good organizational and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn and grow in a structured, regulated environment
ThermoFisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,disabilityor any other legally protected status.
This position is a curricular internship within theChloropyllProgram’s 2025. It offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and enhance your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.
To apply, pleasesubmityour CV in English. Join us in shaping the future and advancing your career through this exceptional internship program.

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.