On-Site Lab Operations Intern – Incubator & Events

Portal Innovations LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,505,000 - 39,758,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Innovations LLC is offering a Lab Operations Fall Internship on-site in Chicago (Hyde Park). The role involves coordinating lab resources, maintaining equipment, and developing training materials for the incubator ecosystem.

Students pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field are encouraged to apply. The internship requires 20–30 hours per week with compensation at $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Students working toward an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1-2 years of foundational interest or experience in any science concentration or related field.
• Comfort asking questions and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support coordination and management of lab resources and equipment for startup teams.
• Assist with routine maintenance of incubators and safety protocols, including inventory management and safety procedures.
• Help standardize lab SOP postings and communicate lab updates and maintenance notices.
• Assist with deployment of AI lab management tools to improve the member experience.
• Collaborate with the Member Experience team to develop programming and summer events at the incubator.
• Support on-site execution of events like lunch & learns, workshops, and networking events.
• Promote programs and events reflecting the incubator community energy and culture.
• Support general administrative tasks and day-to-day operations of the workspace.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Questioning

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Portal Innovations LLC is offering a Lab Operations Fall Internship on-site in Chicago (Hyde Park). The role involves coordinating lab resources, maintaining equipment, and developing training materials for the incubator ecosystem.

Students pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field are encouraged to apply. The internship requires 20–30 hours per week with compensation at $18.50 per hour.