Intern - Lab Footprint Analysis

Be a part of a revolutionary change 

Times are changing at PMI. We’ve chosen to do something big. The world expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that by transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. 

This transformation will revolutionize every area of our business. The products we sell. Where we sell them. How they’re manufactured and delivered. The way we talk to our customers and engage with society. 

It’s the perfect place to start your career. As you take your first steps, you’ll have the backing of a multinational business combined with the freedom of a start-up. You’ll bring a positive mindset and fresh perspective to projects that can make a huge difference to so many.  
  

About IMPACT - Italy Internship Program 

Join PMI and be a part of an exciting revolution. This program allows you to kickstart your career and offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, with a great chance to gain practical experience and participate in an engaging learning path. 

Help us reshape our business and make a meaningful impact on various projects. 

Roles & Objectives

As an Intern you will be part of our Quality Control Center of Excellence (CoE) for Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna S.p.A. and will be reporting to Manager QA CoE Laboratory Footprint. The position will be based in Bologna.

In your role, you will join the Quality Control (CoE) team supporting the operational Laboratories network in the Combustible Cigarette (CC) business segment through continuous improvement based on a data-driven approach aimed at optimizing testing processes.  

Specific Responsibilities: 

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  Collect, analyse process and testing data to identify improvement opportunities;

  
  


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  Collaborate cross-functionally to implement data-backed process enhancements;

  
  


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  Support the team with the data collection, management and standardization;

  
  


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  Support the design and rollout of a Cost of Testing framework;

  
  


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  Support the maintenance of the functional databases and dashboard;

  
  


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  Support the preparation of KPI using PMI tools and reporting solutions;

  
  


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  Acquire knowledge of internal documents & data through operational tools;

  
  


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  Supporting senior staff with daily and ad hoc tasks by using various tools.

  
  

Who we’re looking for  

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  Fluency in English and in Italian is mandatory, and will be tested throughout the interview process;

  
  


• Degree in Engineering (preferred Management or Chemical Engineering), Chemistry or related fields;


• Literacy in Office Suite & Data management system (PowerBi, SAP, LIMS);


• Ability to work autonomously, in a team and to engage with multi-functional stakeholders;


• Quick learners with good interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.

What we offer   

Type of contract: Internship of 6 months length, full time 

Work location: Crespellano, Zola Predosa (BO)

Internship Start Date: May 2026

Full-Time 

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:  

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  Seize the freedom to shape your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.  

  
  

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  Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.   

  
  

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  Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business –our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.  

  
  

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  Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.  

  
  

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.