Biotech Sustainability Intern

Bayer CropScience Limited; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer offers a Biotech Sustainability Intern position in Berkeley, CA, focusing on shaping North America–specific sustainability strategy and implementation tactics. You will support environmental initiatives, develop metrics, and collaborate across teams to drive improvements.

The role requires enrolled students in sustainability/engineering fields, strong communication, and a proactive approach to data-driven environmental programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in Sustainability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Biotech sustainability program and commitments into a North America–specific strategy with implementation tactics and clear goals.
• Provide guidance and support for implementing sustainability initiatives, including goals, metrics, and data; develop proposals addressing environmental concerns (energy use, conservation, pollution reduction, recycling, building design, sustainability education).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build partnerships and communities for environmental topics; identify and coordinate training as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental laws and ensure compliance.
• Attend internal sustainability focus and steering committees; align local efforts with broader priorities.
• Gather data and report Biotech sustainability progress against benchmarks and internal goals.
• Track strategies to improve system performance, reducing carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water use.
• Assist with developing and monitoring KPIs and benchmarking tech against competitors to drive improvements.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Professional communication

Collaboration

Organization & prioritization

Problem solving & project management

Independent work & multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Sustainability/Engineering/Environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Biotech Sustainability Intern

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shape the PH Biotech sustainability program and commitments into a North America–specific strategy, including implementation tactics and clear goals;
• Share guidance and support for implementing sustainability initiatives, including goals, metrics, and data, and develop proposals to address environmental concerns such as energy use, conservation, pollution reduction, recycling, building and facility design, and sustainability education;
• Collaborate and facilitate open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders to build partnerships and communities for environmental and sustainability topics, including identifying and coordinating training as needed;
• Maintain current working knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, applicable local, provincial, federal, and internal environmental laws and regulations;
• Attend and actively participate in internal sustainability focus and steering committees, helping to align local efforts with broader organizational priorities;
• Gather data and report Biotech sustainability progress against external benchmarks and internal goals and milestones;
• Track strategies to maintain and continuously improve system performance for efficient and sustainable operations, supporting reduction of carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water usage;
• Assist with developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking technology against major competitors and comparable industry peers to drive continuous improvement opportunities and sustainability initiatives.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in Sustainability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, Science, or a related field;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different internal audiences;
• Ability to deal professionally with internal customers at various organizational levels and build trusted relationships;
• Ability to work effectively within a departmental team and with colleagues at the same or higher organizational levels;
• Good organization, documentation, prioritization, and scheduling skills, combined with a strong desire to learn;
• Basic problem‑solving and project management abilities together with a professional, proactive demeanor;
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities;
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and beginner‑level proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $43.25. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location: United States : California : Berkeley

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 878587

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