Operations Intern

Skills :     Operations Manager

Job Description:

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Posted Job Title

Operations Intern

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Judith and William Bollinger Lab at the Holman Biotech Commons seeks an energetic intern to participate as a full member of our lab team and launch a career as an information professional under the mentoring of our seasoned team of talented professionals.

The Holman Biotech Commons is an integral part of the Penn Libraries and provides cutting-edge research services, resources, and technology for the Perelman School of Medicine, including Biomedical Graduate Studies, the School of Nursing, the Department of Biology, various master's programs, and Penn Medicine.

The Bollinger Digital Fabrication Lab offers a range of fabrication services to the University community. Poster Printing, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, 3D Design consultations & 3D Scanning.

This is a great opportunity for exposure to the workings of an innovative operation within academic and specialized libraries.

Job Description

• Provide Operations support for the Bollinger Lab, including but not limited to workflow optimization, order processing, inventory management, facility coordination, and customer outreach.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the lab's online presence.
• Assist lab staff with projects related to the lab's services such as service assessment, customer acknowledgment tracking, and collaborations with other departments internal as well as external to the libraries.
• Contribute to creating and improving lab workflow.
• Provide backup to fabrication services staff.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be enrolled in a master’s degree program in library/information science.
• A minimum level of familiarity with coding and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Service orientation.
• Tech-savvy.
• Attention to detail.

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Flexible hours 10-20 hours per week

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

University Library

Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

The background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.