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Lab Operations Intern

• UChicago Science Incubator at Portal Innovations Lab Operations Intern
• UChicago Science Incubator at Portal Innovations in River Grove, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

intern

Opportunity:

Lab Ops 2026

Fall Internship Time Commitment:

20

• 30 Hours a week max

Location:

ON SITE

• Chicago
• Hyde Park Where to

Apply:

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US What We Are Looking For:

Portal Innovations is seeking a detail-oriented intern to join our Lab Operations team at our UChicago Science Incubator. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining the efficient day-to-day operations of our shared lab spaces, shadow different companies within the lab environment to understand diverse workflows and needs, and contributing to the creation of equipment training materials for the entire incubator ecosystem.

What This Internship Will Entail:

Learn and support coordination and management of lab resources and equipment for startup teams, supporting the day-to-day functions of the incubator Assist with routine maintenance of incubators; support scheduled ongoing equipment upkeep activities. Assist with safety and organization protocols: inventory management, implementation of safety procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment (e.g., bi-weekly safety kit checks, quarterly chemical audits, quarterly cold storage audits) Help standardize lab SOP postings; assist in communicating lab updates, maintenance notices, and clean out schedules to members Assist with the deployment of AI lab management tools that will improve the overall member experience Partner with the Member Experience team to develop programming and summer events at the incubator Gain experience in end-to-end event logistics Support seamless on-site execution of events like lunch and learns, workshops, networking events, and community programming Collaborate with your on-site team to promote programs and events that reflect the energy and culture of our incubator community Support general administrative tasks and gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a collaborative workspace What we're looking for: Students working towards their Associates or Bachelors in related field Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude 1-2 years of foundational interest or experience in any science concentration or a related field Comfort asking questions and a willingness to take on new challenges Ability to work well with others

Compensation:

$18.00

• 18.50 per hour 20
• 30 Hours a week MAX
• TO BE CONSIDERED PLEASE APPLY ON OUR INTERNAL SITE
• https://workforcenow.

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US Work Authorization/Security-Clearance Requirements:

Must be eligible to work in the United States. Portal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances.