Sustainability Summer Internship Programme - Chemical management improvement

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Sitting at the heart of Convatec's commitment to a safe and sustainable workplace, this 3-month internship offers the successful candidate the opportunity to play a central role in elevating our Chemical Management systems. Convatec is seeking an EHS & Sustainability intern (full-time) to join our plant operations team based in Haina, Dominican Republic. The medical device manufacturing processes for our ostomy and advanced wound care products utilize various chemicals, adhesives, and solvents. This role will focus on driving continuous improvement in how we procure, store, use, and dispose of these materials. In particular, the role will lead a targeted 3-month project: performing a comprehensive gap assessment of our current chemical management practices, structuring a strategic project plan (Gantt chart), and executing critical, short-term corrective actions. You will work directly with manufacturing operators, the engineering team, and EHS leadership to foster a proactive safety culture and ensure alignment with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OSHA standards, and local Dominican Republic regulations ( Reglamento 522-06). Length of assignment: 3 months Your main tasks: Conduct a thorough gap assessment of the site's current chemical inventory, storage, and handling practices against the Global Chemical Management Policy (BD ‑ 0067) and local procedure DR ‑ SOP ‑ 0164. Develop and structure a detailed project plan (Gantt chart) outlining short ‑ , medium ‑ , and long ‑ term chemical management improvement initiatives. Execute achievable short ‑ term actions within the internship period, including updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring full compliance with GHS labeling on secondary containers, and identifying chemical substitution opportunities. Engage with floor staff and line leaders to promote a strong safety culture by conducting toolbox talks or brief training sessions on chemical hazard awareness and proper PPE usage (BD ‑ 0070). Evaluate current waste streams and collaborate with the team on initiatives to reduce hazardous waste generation in alignment with ISO 14001 environmental objectives and resource ‑ conservation goals. Evaluate and manage data to compile clear reports, charts, and gap ‑ assessment summaries for senior plant leadership and the Global EHS team. About you Strong analytical and project ‑ management abilities, including building and tracking project priorities such as Gantt ‑ based timelines. High attention to detail when reviewing regulatory requirements, Safety Data Sheets, and compliance matrices to ensure accuracy and alignment with standards. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both floor operators and senior leadership; bilingual capability in Spanish and English is highly preferred. Proficiency with core MS Office applications, including Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. Genuine interest in environmental sustainability, occupational health, and fostering a positive, proactive saf

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About Convatec Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com Help drive real sustainability change while building skills for your future career. At Convatec, we recognise the importance of environmental stewardship and remain committed to managing our impact, every day. Our commitment to achieving a net zero transition is supported by science-based targets and practical action across our global business, guided by our environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach, Convatec Cares. In 2026, our Global Sustainability Internship Programme gives students and recent graduates the chance to be part of that journey. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience, contribute to sustainability initiatives that matter, and build skills that will support your future career. You'll work on hands-on projects aligned to our ESG priorities, seeing first-hand how conducting business responsibly and generating value sustainably underpins our forever caring promise to patients and customers. Interns will join cross-functional teams across areas such as materials science, engineering, supply chain, data, technology and operations, helping to shape ideas into practical solutions while developing experience employers value.

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