Technology Transfer and Partnerships Intern
About The Position
The Technology Transfer and Partnerships Intern learns about and contributes to the tech transfer and partnerships mission at the lab. Work will be varied. It includes performing internet research to develop an opportunity landscape for a particular technology, or supporting innovation workshops and other events, or working hands on with technology and intellectual property records to improve back-office business tools and systems. This position is available beginning August 2026, to include the duration of the Fall 2026 semester. The position may be extended beyond the Fall semester subject to ongoing business need and intern availability.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree in a STEM or business-related field
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable with cold-outreach techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with lean startup methodology, design thinking, and systems thinking approaches.
- Comfortable exploring software tools and systems.
- Curiosity for new science and technology developments.
Responsibilities
- Practice data management, technical and software development skills on real business applications.
- Assist in maintaining and updating tech transfer systems such as patent portfolio database, proposal development platform, and CRM.
- Perform market research using industry websites, trade publications, SEC filings, patent search tools, newspapers and other sources.
- Conduct phone interviews and surveys for business development, and customer development purposes.
- Aid in updating the external and internal websites for the division to include contact forms, event calendars, and other communications vehicles.
- Draft and edit interview scripts, marketing collateral, and other written content.
- Assist in analyzing and evaluating opportunities for commercial application of lab-owned intellectual property (patents and copyrights).
- Support events and programs with logistics, setup, tear down, and promotion.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
