Versiti Blood Center of Illinois ยท 2 months ago
Summer 2026 Student Internship - Lab Operations
US-WI-Wauwatosa
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerVersiti Blood Center of Illinois is the largest blood-focused research institute in the United States, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative therapies related to blood and blood disorders. The Lab Operation Intern will perform comprehensive administrative and operational support within the Research and Shared Resources laboratories, assisting with data reporting, documentation management, and collaboration across departments to enhance lab operations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assist with tracking, compiling, and reporting expenses related to laboratory operations
Collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate reports supporting Shared Resources Labs performance and utilization
Review and analyze survey responses to identify trends, assess user satisfaction, and support continuous improvement
Revise, update, and maintain operational and procedural documentation to ensure accuracy
Develop and produce promotional materials highlighting Shared Resources capabilities, technologies, and initiatives
Collaborate with Facilities, Marketing, and other departments to support lab operations, communications, and outreach efforts
Assist in identifying and supporting opportunities to procure and strengthen industry partnerships that enhance Shared Resources visibility and utilization
Participate in cross functional CapStone Intern Project with report out to Executive Leadership
Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholder via email, phone and in person meetings
Participate and contribute to department meetings, execute on goals and objectives to deliver outstanding results
Assists with special projects as assigned
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
Provide daily operational support within the Shared Resources Labs, including: Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared lab spaces to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
Managing databases and maintaining accurate inventory records
Preparing and distributing reagents and supplies as requested
Supporting ongoing laboratory activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program in a related field of the internship required
Personal and Network Computer required
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
Printer, fax, and copy machines required
Multiple phone lines required
Preferred
Completed a minimum of 2 years in college/university in a related field of study for the internship preferred
Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred
Basic computer programming skills and ability to work in a Unix environment preferred
Effective communication skills preferred
Ability to be customer-focused and follow through on requests promptly preferred
Strong organizational skills preferred
Ability to quickly and accurately understand instructions and then work independently on assignments preferred
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately preferred
Demonstrates keen attention to detail preferred
Benefits
Transportation, hotel, and meals will be provided for all interns across the Versiti footprint.
Company
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois
Based in Aurora, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois serve 63 hospitals in a 12-county area in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and collects more than 155,000 units of blood annually.
Founded in 1943
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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