The Opportunity:
Avantor is currently looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sustainability & Innovations Coordinator to join the team in Mölndal, Sweden. In this brand new position, you support different department at the site in Sustainability and Innovation related topics and you make sure improvements get implemented. You will work with a wide range of partners, both internal and external. Do you have a passion for sciences and knowledge or experience in sustainability and innovation? Are you looking for a diverse and challenging role in an international environment? Then this might be a perfect fit! Interested? – Read on!
This role will be a full-time, permanent position, based at our customer site, AstraZeneca, in Mölndal. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus, pension scheme and Health Care allowance. With this role, you get the opportunity to participate in the company development and will be able to make a significant impact.
Working hours: Monday - Friday, flexible start time between 6:00 - 9:00 and finish time 15:00 - 18:00
The team
You get to collaborate with different departments and will support the whole Avantor team working in Mölndal. Together with the other Avantor associates, you belong to our department Lab & Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What we’re looking for

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a scientific related field
• A course in sustainability and /or innovation is a great plus

Experience:

• In the Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D industry or related
• In dealing with sustainability related topics and / or in Lean-sigma or equal
• With Business or Process improvement is an asset

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong MS Office knowledge
• Strong communication skills in English; Swedish is a plus
• Self-driven, good collaboration skills and patient
• Open minded, creative and innovative

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Collaborate closely with the Quality and Innovations Manager
• Act as the first point of contact for sustainability related topics and initiatives, both internally and to the customer
• Stay updated on sustainability and environmental related legislation, policies and standards.
• Support in implementing efficiency and process improvement initiatives by collaborating with various stakeholders, such as suppliers, the customers, other service providers, etc.
• Investigate new ways of working to improve on the customer’s and Avantor’s environmental footprint and waste hierarchy
• Drive and participate in sustainability and innovation related projects with the customer and Avantor
• Be part of the Sustainability team and represent Avantor in the Facility Management team onsite
• Keep in contact with Avantor colleagues from the UK to brainstorm on initiatives and to share best practices
• Report on sustainability initiatives, including calculations for CO2e savings and other related data
• Assist with or hold trainings, events and activities related to sustainability and innovation upon request

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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