About the role#
This internship is a 3-year program designed for students to complete during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. You will gain hands-on laboratory experience while supporting the Crocker Science Center. You will work as part of a team, learning from and reporting to the Manager of Educational Laboratory Facilities.
What you'll do#
Your responsibilities will grow as you progress through the program:
- Perform basic prepping and maintenance of stockroom areas, including chemical inventory.
- Advance into a team lead position for laboratories or special projects.
- Take responsibility for one or more lab courses.
- Help train sophomore program inductees.
- Supervise junior and sophomore program members.
- Handle basic accounting associated with laboratory costs.
- Attend Dean’s Office staff meetings.
- Mentor and guide incoming team leads.
What you'll need#
- Completion of CHEM 1215, PHYS 2015, BIOL 1615, or a more advanced laboratory course.
- Preference is given to students entering their sophomore year in Fall 2026.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (On-site).
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Part-time, 19 hours per week.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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