Intern for LMO

Position Overview

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) a Sino-US Joint Venture University approved by the Ministry of Education and co-founded by Duke University, Wuhan University and Kunshan City Government. DKU is a non-profit public welfare social organization with independent legal status. The campus is located in Kunshan Yangcheng Lake Science Park, Jiangsu Province, about 30 km from Shanghai. DKU offers a series of graduate degree programs and launched its undergraduate degree program in 2018. Our campus provides an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2500 students and 200+ faculty, with a student body represented by over 70 counties.

Duke Kunshan University is seeking applications for an administrative intern position in lab management office (LMO) to support the growing lab infrastructure, including but not limited to the design and building of LMO’s new website, coordinate meetings with faculty members, organize relevant committee meetings, support for lab equipment relevant procurement and retrofit. This position will be based in Kunshan. DKU will provide the specific training necessary for the role. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and commitment to service.  

Reports to

Assistant Director for Lab Management Office

Essential Duties

• Assist in the deployment of the lab management system.
• Assist in the dean of RLI and other LMO colleagues in lab relevant travels, events, meetings and other relevant administrative work.
• Assist in the establishment of LMO website, assemble FAQ, and other communication relevant tasks.
• Coordinate with relevant offices on lab equipment and infrastructure relevant tasks.
• Assist in coordinating meetings internally as well as with faculty members in various units.
• Assist in ongoing projects such as website update, assembly of research relevant FAQ, etc., to enhance efficiency of research support and technology transfer.
• Assist in other LMO initiated projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of lab operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate (preferred) student at any level. Previous experience in an academic lab is preferred.
• Competent in regular office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Qualtrics, etc.).
• Proficient in oral and written English.
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and self-motivated.