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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Communications Intern

June - September 2019 • Hillsboro, OR

What I liked

I was a hands on member of the team from day one. Not an observer or coffee fetcher.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more information on the company and what to expect before starting.

Advice

Talk to everyone. The people here genuinely want you to do well and succeed. People wanted to connect with me and give good advice.
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production

April - September 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Nothing.

What I wish was different

Need more flexibility for students. Need to be more environmentally and socially responsible.

Advice

I would not work here if I was a student. The culture is not inviting or rewarding.
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Software Developer Intern

June - September 2019 • Carlsbad, CA

What I liked

Really great experience. Made an awesome web app.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed longer and kept working there.

Advice

The ability to learn new things quickly, especially languages is key. I hadn't used Javascript at all before the internship but I was able to pick it up pretty quickly and make the web app.
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Chemical Engineering Intern

January 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

The multiple opportunities available.

What I wish was different

I wish I had different projects and was able to take on more responsibilities.

Advice

Always try something different and learn new things about the business, the job, and the people.
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Production handler

August - September 2019 • Petaluma, CA

What I liked

Friendly coworkers, decent pay, experience handling lab equiptment.

What I wish was different

Antistatic precautions

Advice

If you are able to do physical work and can follow instructions well you will succeed.
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Accounting Intern

May - August 2019 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

It was a great experience to see how private accounting works and to see the work environment. I improved my skills in excel tremendously and will be able to use that in the future.

What I wish was different

Halfway through my internship my work load was cut in half, which led to me having very boring work days where I would not have anything to do.

Advice

If you are unsure about anything ask questions and write everything down so you do not forget. I referenced my notes for everything I did to ensure I was doing the work correctly, and if I was not sure I would ask questions.
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Production Technician

March 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Pay and benefits are amazing.

What I wish was different

Not have mandatory overtime.

Advice

Great place to work. If you get hired Refer someone for a huge bonus. Also tuition reimbursement you have to work for a year their after you graduate.
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Data Analyst Intern

May - August 2019 • Madison, WI

What I liked

The management as well as my manager were very patient and receptive to input.

What I wish was different

More intern events.

Advice

Be prepared to learn and put your best foot forward.
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Manufacturing Technician

October 2018 - August 2019 • Bellefonte, PA

What I liked

Flexible hours and good training

What I wish was different

The people were old but I dug my own grave there

Advice

Work hard, make money
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Manufacturing Production Tecnician

May - August 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

The hours and pay were great for the work done. The coworkers were fantastic and friendly.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Work hard every day, do your best to follow safety regulations, and always follow the Product Control Document carefully.
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Mechnaical Engineering Intern

June - September 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

It was a very welcoming environment and a great group of interns. The HR department always looked out for us and my manager and mentor constantly made sure that I was learning and getting the most out of my internship.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask questions and talk to people around the office. Don't be shy to ask your manager about other departments or letting them know what kinds of things you want to learn.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I really liked designing parts and working with the matching shop to get the parts built. My mentor was really good at taking time to answer my questions and helping me have a successful internship.

What I wish was different

I wish there had more opportunity to use engineering skills that I have developed in school. I got to work in a 3D modeling software, but I would have liked to do more of the math work.

Advice

I was nervous in the beginning to ask questions because I felt like was bothering people. I found that asking questions opens up the door of clear communication.
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Electrical Engineering Intern

May - July 2019 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

The people were amazing and the work was very interesting. I was able to work on products pertaining to radiation measurement, something very unique amongst co-op students. I was even able to design and create a printed circuit board (PCB)!

What I wish was different

I was really only given one, sometimes two projects to devote my time towards. Whenever a slow point in the project was reached, work became slow as well. I wish I was able to participate in more work.

Advice

Speak to your more experienced coworkers! They have amazing stories, experiences, and advice that is worth hearing.
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Materials and Process Management Intern

July 2019 • Tewksbury, MA

What I liked

- Able to take on projects that do more than just keep my busy and teach me a skill. - Able to work with multiple sides of the company. - Was given responsibilities early, but also forgiveness and guidance when I made basic mistakes that an intern would make.

What I wish was different

Wish I could have sit in on more meetings with different departments.

Advice

Keep your head up and know you're making a positive impact on the company. It may not seem like it and you might be confused but the company is happy you are there working for them. They hired you for a reason.
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Sr. Steriles Process Engineering Co-Op

May - August 2019 • Greenville, NC

What I liked

I loved the opportunities that I was able to have while on co-op. I got hands-on experience and I essentially worked as a full-time employee.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to obtain a full-time job offer right as I left, but I understand the circumstances.

Advice

Don't be afraid to move for co-op. It was such a great experience being able to live in a new location that I am not sure I ever would have if it weren't for this co-op.
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Supply Chain Operations Intern

June - September 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I liked the experience of being a part of everyday manufacturing processes. I got the chance to do projects and many various functions across operations.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Product Data Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Carlsbad, CA

What I liked

This was an incredible experience to learn how to navigate a corporate environment while learning the company, completing an advanced and meaningful project, and networking. Throughout the summer I was able to attend a number of professional speaker sessions with only 4-10 interns at a time, set up 1:1s with VPs and work in a cross functional role. I was given complete responsibility and ownership on a project that allowed me to creatively solve a problem and implement the solution globally. I could not have asked for a better summer experience at Thermo Fisher.

What I wish was different

I wish they had planned intern events earlier in the summer by about two weeks so that getting to know other interns would be easier. This is a huge company and just the Carlsbad site has over 2,000 employees. However, the intern class still became great friends and I still keep in contact with a good number of them!

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out to anybody to sit down for coffee or a 1:1. You're not only at Thermo Fisher to work on a project but also to learn from seasoned professionals. Also don't be afraid to ask for help cross functionally. I worked in operations, but was asking coworkers from Finance, Data Science, Marketing, etc. to help and review my project constantly throughout the summer.
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Accounting Intern

June - August 2019 • Carlsbad, CA

What I liked

I thoroughly enjoyed my team this summer. My manager and coworkers were all so kind and generous to give up their work time to help me better understand how I should approach my projects. I was exposed to a wide variety of skills and programs that will definitely be beneficial to me later on. The HR team was great at keeping all the Carlsbad interns in-touch and engaged. There were monthly networking events and cool opportunities exclusively for interns that allowed me to know my peers better.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Finance Leadership Development Program Intern

May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Individual attention, meaningful projects, helpful management, interesting events to attend, great facility and benefits, laid back office culture, lots of young people

What I wish was different

More chances to do projects with teams other than your own

Advice

Take advantage of how easy it is to connect with upper management. They are very willing to give advice, field questions, and hear what you have to say. And always put in 100%, because they see it!
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Project Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Waltham, MA

What I liked

The people - the leadership pushed me to participate in projects, helped me network, gave me invaluable advice, and mentored me in exceptional ways I did not expect. I also made amazing friends with other interns.

What I wish was different

Nothing - the learning experience I had at Thermo Fisher was outstanding. I gained new skills, incredible mentorship, and a clearer sense of my career goals.

Advice

If you go into this role, do not forget to network once you are in. As a sophomore, I did not know what "networking" was, but I realized that at Thermo Fisher, it is so easy to send someone whose position you are interested in an email and set up a quick call. Take advantage of that because most employees I networked with or talked to offered to help me or give me advice if I ever wanted any.
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