Biotech Sustainability Intern

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to: 

• Shapes the PH Biotech sustainability program and commitments into a North American specific strategy including implementation tactics;
• Shares guidance and support for implementation and execution of sustainability initiatives including goals/metrics and data including proposals to address various environmental concerns including energy use, conservation, reduction of pollution, recycling, building and facility design, and general education on sustainability;
• Collaborates and facilitates open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders to build partnerships and communities for environmental and sustainability. Identifies and facilitates training as needed;
• Maintains current working knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, all applicable local, provincial, federal, and internal environmental laws and regulations;
• Attends and participates internal sustainability focus steering committees;
• Gathers data and reports Biotech progress with external benchmarks and internal goals and milestones;
• Tracks strategies to maintain and continuously improve system performance for efficient and sustainable operation to support reduction of carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, and water management;
• Assists with developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and benchmark technology against major competitors and comparable industry.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor undergraduate or graduate Engineering (Sustainability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, Science, or related fields) program;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to deal professionally with internal customers of various organizational levels;
• Ability to work effectively within a departmental team and with members of the same or higher organizational levels;
• Good organization, documentation, prioritization and scheduling skills together with an overall desire to learn;
• Basic problem solving and project management abilities together with a professional image;
• Ability to work independently and multi-task;
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office with beginner level proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with others and independent thought.