Operations Intern | DWB Incubator

Rockefeller University • New York, NY

10h • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Consistent with our scientific mission, The Rockefeller University has established the Ford Center Incubator to support and help grow biotechnology start-ups. The incubator will be located in newly renovated space on the university campus on the Upper East Side of New York City. Providing laboratory and office spaces, shared equipment and meeting spaces, resources, and services, the incubator will offer an environment where biotech entrepreneurs can develop their ideas and products collaboratively and cost-effectively to advance their life science ventures.
Overview

Reporting to the Director of Ford Center Incubator, the Operations Intern with be responsible for routinely performing various tasks to support the upkeep and daily operations of the Ford Center Incubator, both in the office and lab spaces. The preferred applicant would commit to at least six months to support general operations.
This opportunity is on a part-time basis (approximately 25 hours per week, across 4-5 days between Monday and Friday).

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma
• At least 1-2 years of operations experience in an academic or commercial setting, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of chemical and biological safety, and the biotech industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication abilities, appropriate for high-profile stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate with interdepartmental colleagues, incubator tenants, and third-party partners.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to exercise authority with incubator visitors and residents.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the incubator’s pantry and breakroom, including stocking supplies, maintaining an up-to-date inventory of items, refilling consumables/reservoirs, and cleaning shared ceramic/glassware.
• Maintaining shared office equipment, including copiers, printers, shredders, A/V systems, whiteboards, and furniture.
• Assisting in ensuring the office space – including pantry area, conference/phone rooms, and reception area – are kept clean, organized, and restocked daily.
• Assisting the Laboratory Technician with various light tasks, including receiving, unloading, labeling, inventory management, restocking of supplies, waste removal, and assisting in the maintenance of certain laboratory instrumentation/equipment.
• Reconfiguring office furniture depending on the occasion, e.g. lectures vs. meetings.
• Retrieving packages or items from other parts of the campus, including the mailroom, loading docks, and dining facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED