Exhibit 24



			CONFIRMING STATEMENT



This statement confirms that the undersigned, Michael A. Boxer,
has authorized and designated Melodie T. Morin and Sharon S.
Briansky to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all
Forms 3, 4, and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the
undersigned may be required to file with the U. S. Securities
and Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's
ownership of or transactions in securities of THERMO FISHER
SCIENTIFIC INC.  The authority of Melodie T. Morin and Sharon S.
Briansky under this Statement shall continue until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with
regard to the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in
securities of THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC., unless earlier
revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that Melodie
T. Morin and Sharon S. Briansky are not assuming any of the
undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



Date: April 12, 2018

/s/ MICHAEL A. BOXER