Internship for Students of Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Industrial Ecology, Operations Management, Business Engineering or similar (starting in September 2024) - RAIR
Roche
Rotkreuz, Zoug
Stage
Temps-plein
Il y a 1 mois
Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionImmerse yourself in the fascinating everyday working life at Roche Diagnostics surrounded by beautiful mountains, not far from the scenic Lake Zug and yet close to the cities of Zug, Zurich and Lucerne. Here, where we have been rooted for over 50 years, we develop and produce diagnostic solutions and help to find answers to health questions.The Rotkreuz site, where a wide variety of disciplines work hand in hand, is a meeting place for over 2,700 talented employees from 70 different nations. Our campus invites people to work together, be creative and realise their full potential. We believe that a positive work environment, employee satisfaction, inclusion and sustainability are key to growing together and improving the lives of patients around the world. Welcome to Roche in Rotkreuz.Embark on a transformative learning experience with Roche Diagnostics through our Aligned Internship Program in Rotkreuz. Designed to nurture emerging talent, this program offers a dynamic and immersive opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of diagnostics, fostering personal and professional growth. Want to find out more about our site? Then watch .We work as part of an interdisciplinary Community of Practice for sustainability in operations. Our mandate is to drive the reduction of consumption of all resources required for product supply in the manufacture of diagnostic instruments.As an intern in the Instrument Operations Network (ION), you'll collaborate closely with a cross-functional team, including experts from instrument production, logistics, R&D, marketing, and also packaging suppliers to streamline packaging of spare parts, improve material selection as regards sustainability, and define a new best practice.This internship offers hands-on experience in project management, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and change management. You'll gain insights into global operations business complexities and play a vital role in shaping operational excellence within the ION organization.This internship position is located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, mainly on site but with some flexibility for hybrid working.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and consolidate the results of previous projects related to the packaging of spare parts, which already identified areas of waste and inefficiencyDevelop an actionable pipeline, outlining specific steps and milestones for improvementCentralize the packaging of spare parts from the current individual production zones, streamlining the process to increase efficiency and reduce wasteResearch and propose alternative packaging solutions with a lower carbon footprintDevelop a systematic approach for the implementation of these alternative packaging solutions, ensuring smooth integration into existing processes and systemsUtilize tools such as our "Ecolater" tool or independent databases to calculate the carbon footprint reduction achieved through the implementation of alternative packaging solutionsDefine key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and report on the improvements made in reducing the carbon footprintStrive for cost savings by identifying and implementing alternatives that not only reduce waste but also result in cost-effective packaging solutionsWho You AreYou are enrolled or have completed your Bachelor’s / Master’s studies at a university, preferably in the field of Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Industrial Ecology, Operations Management, Business Engineering or similar within the last 12 months and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship.Furthermore you areFluent in English or German, preferably bothA confident communicator and a proactive team playerContinuously seeking opportunities for process optimizationPassionate about driving sustainability initiatives forward in a systematic wayTechnical detailsThe preferred start date for the internship is September 2024. Please state your preferred start date and the desired duration of the internship in your application.Part-time employment is possible (minimum 60%) if the internship will be for a minimum of 6 months. Shorter durations will require full-time employment.It is possible to write a thesis during the internship.The application deadline is April 30th.Interviews will take place in the second and third week of May (between May 13 and 23).If you have any questions, take a look at our FAQs and videos at careers.roche.ch/faq.Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, .Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
