Today's scientists, engineers and business leaders advancing science and health built their careers one experience at a time. Internships in life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology give students an entry point into some of the world's most important industries. These early experiences build skills, open doors and help define the professionals that students become.
At Danaher, interns join a portfolio of businesses working at the forefront of discovery. From engineering co-ops at Cytiva to laboratory roles at Leica Microsystems, students find opportunities that put their education to work from day one. For students ready to begin their professional journey, Danaher is where it starts.
Internships
Contribute to work that advances science
Danaher internships place students within innovative businesses, where they perform impactful scientific and technical work. Interns contribute to active projects, work alongside seasoned associates and gain hands-on experience with the tools and processes that shape modern science. These roles give students a chance to see how their work connects to outcomes that matter to patients and communities around the world.
Responsibilities vary by role and company, but may include:
- Supporting new product development and research initiatives
- Participating in quality, regulatory and compliance processes
- Assisting engineering and operations teams on active projects
- Analyzing data to support business and scientific decisions
- Engaging with cross-functional teams on high-priority initiatives
- Applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in science and medicine
Explore internships in a range of scientific fields
Healthcare internships for college students at Danaher cover a broad range of functions and fields. Biotech internships, engineering co-ops, finance roles and product management positions give students the chance to explore different career paths within one connected organization. Internship locations span North America and Europe, offering students exposure to a variety of scientific and cultural environments.
Student roles at Danaher also introduce interns to the Danaher Business System (DBS). Through frameworks like Voice of the Customer and Daily Management, students develop structured problem-solving skills that carry value well beyond their time with us. These tools provide a professional foundation that strengthens students' skills long after their internships end.
Launch a career with lasting impact
Internships at Danaher provide more than a line on a resume. Students who join our companies do impactful work with knowledgeable associates and gain a clear picture of what a career in Life Sciences, Diagnostics or Biotechnology can offer.
Key benefits include:
- Mentorship: Interns receive guidance and support from accomplished associates throughout the program.
- Exposure: Internship roles give students firsthand experience in science, innovation and business.
- Mobility: Internships can open the door to full-time opportunities throughout Danaher's 15-plus businesses.
- Development: DBS training builds problem-solving capabilities that advance professional paths.
- Impact: Intern programs at Danaher fuel scientific discoveries that change lives.
Start your professional career at Danaher
Internships in life sciences and diagnostics at Danaher place emerging talent at the center of work that improves lives. Whether pursuing biotech internships, engineering co-ops or business roles, students find purposeful opportunities within an organization committed to advancing science for the benefit of humanity.
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