Venture Associate - Healthcare or Life Sciences

Job overview

The Venture Associate is an onsite role based in East Lansing, MI, with compensation not specified. This position supports the Red Cedar Ventures team at the MSU Research Foundation, focusing on investment lifecycle support for healthcare and life science startups. The role exists to identify high-potential startups, evaluate commercial viability, and conduct due diligence to support investment decisions. It contributes to the organization's mission by transforming university research and emerging technologies into economic impact.

What you'll do

• Review scientific and technical materials
• conduct due diligence meetings with founders and experts
• prepare investment assessments
• manage the investment pipeline
• source new leads
• assist with portfolio company updates
• track performance metrics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

east lansing mi

venture capital

healthcare

life sciences

due diligence

investment analysis

startup sourcing

portfolio management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Opportunity to work for a non-profit research foundation, professional development, impact-driven work.

Why this role

Supports investment funds including Red Cedar Ventures, Michigan Rise, and the Henry Ford Health + MSU Innovation Fund.

About the employer

MSU Research Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.