Laboratory Relocation & Inventory Control Intern

Schneider Electric•Lake Forest, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Laboratory Relocation & Inventory Control Intern to support the relocation of our Verification & Validation (V&V) laboratory to a new facility. This role will assist with inventory management, asset tracking, equipment labeling, packing, staging, transportation coordination, and post-move organization. The intern will work closely with engineering, operations, and facilities teams to ensure laboratory equipment, test systems, network infrastructure, and supporting assets are accurately documented, properly handled, and successfully relocated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in laboratory operations, inventory control, engineering support, and project coordination within an industrial automation and safety systems environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Technology, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to accurately follow procedures and maintain records.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Comfortable working in a laboratory, warehouse, or technical environment.
Ability to lift and move boxes and equipment up to 40 lbs.
Interest in engineering laboratories, industrial automation, inventory management, or logistics.
Experience with data entry, inventory tracking, or asset management.
Familiarity with computer hardware, networking equipment, or electronic test equipment is a plus.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

Perform physical inventory counts and asset verification before, during, and after the laboratory relocation.
Label, organize, pack, and stage laboratory equipment, materials, and spare components for transportation.
Maintain accurate inventory records using spreadsheets and asset tracking tools.
Track equipment movement and assist in maintaining asset traceability throughout the relocation process.
Support documentation of laboratory equipment locations, rack layouts, and cable connections.
Assist with organizing and unpacking equipment at the new facility.
Help establish inventory storage areas, equipment staging locations, and laboratory workspaces.
Perform data entry and reconcile inventory discrepancies between physical assets and inventory records.
Support equipment identification, cable management, and general laboratory organization activities.
Follow established safety procedures while handling equipment and materials.