Sustainability Intern - Science Based Targets Implementation

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:

$16.80 - $23.10

Duration:

Summer 2026 (Full-time Internship)

Pay Rate: $18.00 an hour

Position Summary

Bio-Techne is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In mid-2026, Bio-Techne will submit Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reduction targets for validation. The Sustainability Intern will play a key role in supporting the internal rollout of these targets across major operations and supply chain. This position will focus on developing actionable Scope 1 and 2 reduction roadmaps for large sites, creating low-carbon facility guidelines, and collaborating with procurement teams to engage suppliers in meeting Scope 3 reduction goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Communicate Site-Level Roadmaps

• Translate site-specific Scope 1 and 2 targets into actionable plans aligned with Bio-Techne's enterprise-wide goals.

• Draft and train site staff on low-carbon facility guidelines for implementation, including local activation via the Green Team Employee Resource Group.

• Support Scope 3 Supplier Engagement

• Assist procurement and supply chain teams in strategies to ensure suppliers representing 67% of emissions by spend set science-based targets by 2030.

• Research best practices for supplier engagement and reporting.

• Develop a communications plan to engage suppliers effectively.

• Data Analysis & Benchmarking

• Collect and analyze energy, emissions, and procurement data to identify reduction opportunities.

• Benchmark Bio-Techne's practices against industry standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with sustainability, operations, and procurement teams to align roadmaps with corporate goals.

• Prepare presentations and reports for leadership updates.

Program Requirements

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Availability for full-time work during Summer 2026 (on-site/hybrid at Bio-Techne Minneapolis).
• Strong interest in corporate sustainability and climate action initiatives.

Experience Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of GHG accounting (Scopes 1, 2, and 3).

• Familiarity with SBTi frameworks and corporate sustainability standards.

• Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyze energy and emissions data, identify trends, and propose reduction strategies.

• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Project Management

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Ability to develop structured roadmaps and guidelines.

• Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and sustainability teams.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon technologies.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.