Operations Associate

divh2The Opportunity / h2pEon is pioneering brain emulation technology that will fundamentally transform our understanding of intelligence and consciousness. Were creating the worlds first complete digital emulation of a mouse brain - mapping every neural connection and capturing the dynamic symphony of thought itself. / ppWe need an exceptional Lab and Operations Lead to build the operational foundation that enables this moonshot. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety while creating order from chaos. Youll be the organizing force that keeps our lab running smoothly, our hiring pipeline flowing, and our operations systematic - all while leveraging the latest AI tools to maximize efficiency / ph2What Youll Own / h2h3Facilities Operations (35%) / h3ullipOwn vendors, procurement, inventory, and facilities upkeep. / p / lilipKeep the lab organized, safe, and stocked; manage shipping / receiving (incl. international). / p / lilipSupport scientists with operational logistics / p / lilipHelp build out new space : layouts, equipment installs, labeling, storage, SOPs. / p / lilipMaintain basic safety / compliance records and training logs. / p / lilipJump in yourself during crunch time. / p / li / ulh3General Operations, Finance Support (40%) / h3ullipDesign simple systems that people actually use (action tracking, meeting follow-ups, docs). / p / lilipImplement AI + automation across Slack / Email / Notion / Calendar / Drive. / p / lilipTrack spend, assist with POs / quotes, and support budgeting. / p / lilipMaintain investor CRM and key company databases. / p / lilipAssist with fundraising, deck updates, dataroom organization, budgets, projections. / p / lilipJump on urgent, ambiguous tasks and help land them. / p / li / ulh3Recruiting (25%) / h3ullipRun our Ashby pipeline and KPIs end-to-end : source, schedule, coordinate, communicate. / p / lilipKeep candidates moving fast with clear comms and zero calendar conflicts. / p / lilipUse checklists, templates + AI for fast, consistent resume screens. / p / lilipMaintain clean, accurate records. / p / lilipHelp us hire 3-4 exceptional teammates in year one. / p / li / ulh2Who You Are / h2pYou embody our core values : / pullipCommunication : Proactive, concise, and ensure information flows efficiently / p / lilipOwnership : Take full responsibility and deliver exceptional results autonomously / p / lilipAgility : Move fast, adapt quickly, and believe that slow is fake / p / lilipTruthseeking : Go the extra mile to get things right and openly acknowledge unknowns / p / lilipIntegrity : Completely reliable and trustworthy in all relationships / p / li / ulh2Must-Have Experience Skills / h2ullipBachelors degree in any field (science background a bonus, not required). / p / lilip2-3 years working in an operations, coordination, administrative, or support role. / p / lilipObsessive attention to detail and organization. / p / lilipLove creating systems that actually work for people and make them more efficient. / p / lilipComfort with startup variety - every day is different. / p / lilipYoure an AI power user whos constantly experimenting with the latest models. / p / li / ulh2Bonus Points For / h2ullipLab / office build-out experience or familiarity with technical environments. / p / lilipRecruiting with Ashby; basic HR coordination. / p / lilipNo-code automations (Zapier / Make / Airtable / Apps Script). / p / lilipPrevious exposure to technical / scientific environments helpful but not required - we care more about operational excellence and learning speed. / p / li / ulh2Why This Role is Special / h2ullipMission Impact : Your work directly enables humanitys first digital brain emulation / p / lilipTech Meets Neuroscience : Rare opportunity to bring cutting-edge AI tools to brain mapping / p / lilipScientific History : Be part of the team that achieves what was once thought impossible / p / lilipGrowth : Build the operational foundation for unlocking new pathways to understand consciousness / p / lilipLearning : Work alongside world-class neuroscientists while building your AI toolkit / p / lilipOwnership : True autonomy to build operations that support groundbreaking science / p / li / ulh2What We Offer / h2ullipCompetitive salary + meaningful equity / p / lilipBenefits : Comprehensive health, dental, vision through Sequoia One / p / lilipBe part the blinding frontier of making science fiction real / p / li / ulh2Location Logistics / h2ullipOn-site in San Francisco / p / lilipMust start by end of January 2026 (sooner is better) / p / lilipStandard hours with startup flexibility needed / p / lilipWe move fast but value systematic thinking / p / li / ulh2How to Apply / h2pSubmit resume, and answer these questions / pollipWhy brain uploading is important to you / p / lilipAn example of a system you created that made peoples work easier, bonus for a picture of it / p / lilipSomething cool youve done with the AI recently / p / li / ol / div