Sustainability Intern
Promega
Summary
The Sustainability Intern will support Promega’s corporate responsibility program by assisting with sustainability data collection, reporting, and project implementation. This role will contribute to initiatives that reduce environmental impacts across operations, while also monitoring emerging trends in climate action, product sustainability, and industry expectations.
Job description
Core Duties
- Collect and organize data for sustainability platforms (e.g., EcoVadis, CDP) and internal reporting.
- Collaborate with sustainability teams to implement waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon reduction initiatives aligned with our SBTi targets.
- Support sustainability communications, including educational materials, stakeholder engagement, and contributions to the annual Corporate Responsibility Report.
- Work cross-functionally with departments across the company to advance corporate responsibility goals.
- Use AI tools to research and analyze emerging biotech sustainability trends, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations related to climate action.
- Demonstrate inclusion through words and actions, fostering a safe and respectful workplace.
- Apply Promega’s six Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) principles to daily work, practicing curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.
- Understand and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements relevant to Promega’s business.
Key Qualifications
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
- Strong ability to deliver results independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Professionalism and tact in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills, with confidence in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with corporate sustainability frameworks (e.g., SBTi, GRI, CSRD).
- Experience with carbon accounting, sustainability reporting or product carbon footprints.
- Knowledge of sustainability trends in biotech or life sciences.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects
- Strong ability to deliver results independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Professionalism and tact in interactions with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Valid driver’s license required
- Familiarity with corporate sustainability frameworks (e.g., SBTi, GRI, CSRD)
- Experience with carbon accounting, sustainability reporting or product carbon footprints
- Knowledge of sustainability trends in biotech or life sciences
Company overview
Promega Corporation is a global leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, the company specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality reagents, assays, and systems for life science research, drug discovery, and molecular diagnostics. Promega's product portfolio encompasses a wide range of technologies including luminescence and fluorescence detection, cellular analysis, genetic identity, protein analysis, and drug discovery tools. The company serves researchers in academic institutions, government laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide, with a strong commitment to scientific excellence and customer support. Promega maintains a significant presence in the biotechnology sector through its continuous innovation in molecular biology, cell biology, and genomics research tools, contributing to advancements in healthcare and scientific discovery.