Sustainability Intern – Science Based Targets Implementation

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $17 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern