Environmental Intern

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Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, ARG
In-Office
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Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
Develops and maintains waste segregation programs at a Pfizer plant, including waste-stream audits, operating procedures, regulatory compliance evaluation, waste reduction initiatives, treatment technology and supplier assessment, and stakeholder awareness materials. The role is fully onsite and requires environmental studies, Microsoft Office proficiency, organizational skills, communication abilities, basic environmental data analysis, teamwork, and intermediate English.
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Use Your Power for Purpose
A career with us is about discovering breakthroughs that change patients' lives. In whatever role you take on, you'll be part of bringing transformative therapies to people across the globe. You'll be at the forefront of driving the industry forward, making a significant positive impact. Through your efforts, you'll uncover that incredible achievements are within reach. Joining us means being a crucial part of a mission to improve lives worldwide, pushing boundaries, and realizing that extraordinary things are indeed possible. As a member of the Global Business Services division, you will play a vital role in improving patients' lives while working at Pfizer.
What You Will Achieve
Main role responsibilities,
Develop, implement, and maintain waste segregation program at Buenos Aires plant. This program development and implementation will include:
  • Perform audits at site to identify different waste streams generated in the different areas
  • Develop and implement standards operative procedures and controls for different waste streams segregation, handling and transitory storage
  • Classify and define waste fates according Pfizer standards and local legal requirements
  • Identify, evaluate and implement waste reduction initiatives to reduce Waste score metric
  • Identify and evaluate new waste treatments technologies and suppliers
  • Evaluate site's waste legal requirements compliance
  • Engage with local Pfizer stakeholders by developing waste segregation and reduction awareness materials and initiatives.Role is 100% presential at the site

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
  • High School Diploma
  • Active enrollment and completion of the second year in Environmental Engineering, Environmental science, or related fields
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic understanding of environmental data analysis and reporting
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team
  • Intermediate English language skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
  • Experience working in an office setting, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt to various administrative tasks and environments
  • ISO14001 standard knowledge
  • Previous experience in similar roles
  • Any environmental certification is a plus

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required

  • High School Diploma
  • Active enrollment in and completion of the second year of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic understanding of environmental data analysis and reporting
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
  • Intermediate English language skills
  • Experience working in an office setting and adapting to administrative tasks and environments
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001
  • Previous experience in similar roles
  • Environmental certification

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, dental and vision, mental-health services, telehealth, and eligible Pfizer medications at no cost. Family-building benefits such as infertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy support further reinforce the offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching plus an additional company retirement contribution, alongside access to financial-planning resources. This combination is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 holidays, three to six weeks of vacation depending on service, and the option to purchase additional vacation weeks, plus dedicated caregiver-leave days. Twelve weeks of paid parental leave and backup care resources add flexibility for family needs.

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