Summer 2026 Student Internship

Overview

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is the largest blood-focused research institute in the United States. With over 30 basic, translational, and clinical investigators, the institute is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative therapies related to blood and blood disorders. The institute's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, thrombosis/hemostasis, immunology, and hematologic malignancies. As a vital part of Versiti, a non-profit organization with a blood bank at its core, the VBRI strives to improve lives through innovative research and the development of novel diagnostics and treatments.

VBRI is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus, a rapidly growing clinical-translational research hub. VBRI’s proximity to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Childrens’ Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert Hospital facilitates seamless interdisciplinary collaborations. A range of exemplary core facilities support highly competitive research. In the summer of 2024, construction of a new research building began, doubling existing VBRI research space to enable the recruitment of 10-15 new faculty. With its renowned researchers, strategic expansion plans and location in a highly collaborative environment, the VBRI is poised to maintain and expand its position as one of the leading hematology institutes in the world

Position Summary

Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve patients' urgent need for life-saving healthcare. We love what we do, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join the Versiti family. We foster a vibrant environment that affirms each employee's dignity and worth, and we offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate people who provide lifesaving blood to our communities daily.

What you can expect in this position: Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, the Lab Operation Intern performs comprehensive administrative and operational support within the Research and Shared Resources laboratories. This position assists with data reporting and analysis, documentation management, and the development of promotional materials, while contributing to the overall efficiency, safety and visibility of the Shared Resources operations. The intern will collaborate across departments including: Facilities, Marketing, and external partners, and provide day-to-day support in the Shared Resources Labs. Here at Versiti, we are blood health innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment. We are excited to share this with you through the Research Internship.

When will you work?This is a full-time, 40 hour per week internship, working Monday-Friday. The internship will begin on June 1st, 2026. Our 10 - week summer internships are designed to provide hands-on, project-based experience in various areas of our business. We also have a required internship summit that will take place in Milwaukee, WI on June 9th - June 11th. Transportation, hotel, and meals will be provided for all interns across the Versiti footprint. Our Mission: We are Blood Health Innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment.

Our Vision: We will expand the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine, and service.Additional Information:The hiring process will consist of a phone and in-person interview, background checks, and drug test screening. Please apply if you are willing to participate in this process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking, compiling, and reporting expenses related to laboratory operations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate reports supporting Shared Resources Labs performance and utilization.
• Review and analyze survey responses to identify trends, assess user satisfaction, and support continuous improvement.
• Revise, update, and maintain operational and procedural documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Develop and produce promotional materials highlighting Shared Resources capabilities, technologies, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Marketing, and other departments to support lab operations, communications, and outreach efforts.
• Assist in identifying and supporting opportunities to procure and strengthen industry partnerships that enhance Shared Resources visibility and utilization.
• Participate in cross functional CapStone Intern Project with report out to Executive Leadership.
• Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholder via email, phone and in person meetings.
• Participate and contribute to department meetings, execute on goals and objectives to deliver outstanding results.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
• Provide daily operational support within the Shared Resources Labs, including:
  •  Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared lab spaces to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Managing databases and maintaining accurate inventory records.
  • Preparing and distributing reagents and supplies as requested.
  • Supporting ongoing laboratory activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program in a related field of the internship required

Experience

• Completed a minimum of 2 years in college/university in a related field of study for the internship preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred
• Basic computer programming skills and ability to work in a Unix environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills preferred
• Ability to be customer-focused and follow through on requests promptly preferred
• Strong organizational skills preferred
• Ability to quickly and accurately understand instructions and then work independently on assignments preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately preferred
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail preferred

Tools and Technology

• Personal and Network Computer required
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
• Printer, fax, and copy machines required
• Multiple phone lines required

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