Biotech Sustainability Intern

Bayer (Schweiz) AG; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Biotech Sustainability Intern in Berkeley, CA to shape the North America sustainability strategy and translate global ambitions into local actions. You will work with diverse teams to implement metrics, data-driven initiatives, and training while ensuring regulatory compliance and driving responsible operations.

The role offers exposure to energy efficiency, pollution reduction, waste minimization, and sustainable facility design within a leading life sciences environment.

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 work with internal customers at various levels and build trusted relationships.
• Strong organizational skills, documentation, prioritization, and scheduling.
• Basic problem-solving and project management abilities with a proactive demeanor.
• Comfort working independently and managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Biotech sustainability program into a North America-specific strategy with implementation tactics and goals.
• Provide guidance and support for sustainability initiatives, including metrics and data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build partnerships on environmental topics and coordinate training as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental laws and ensure compliance.
• Participate in sustainability focus and steering committees, aligning local efforts with global priorities.
• Gather data and report progress against external benchmarks and internal goals.
• Track strategies to improve system performance, reduce carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water usage.
• Assist with developing and monitoring KPIs and benchmarking against competitors.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Project management

MS Office basics

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Sustainability/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match## 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**As a Biotech Sustainability Intern, you shape the PH Biotech sustainability program and commitments into a North America-specific strategy with clear implementation tactics; you partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders to translate global sustainability ambitions into practical initiatives, metrics, and behaviors that reduce environmental impact and strengthen our culture of responsibility; you gain hands-on experience in areas such as energy efficiency, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and sustainable facility design while contributing to a more resilient, future-ready organization.**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**The primary responsibilities of this role are to:* 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.| | || - | - | - | - | - || | | | | || **YOUR APPLICATION** | | | | || | | | | || | || - | - | - | - | - || Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. 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