Head Of Operations - Enable The World's First Digital Brain Emulation
Eon is pioneering brain emulation technology that will fundamentally transform our understanding of intelligence and consciousness. We're creating the world's first complete digital emulation of a mouse brainmapping every neural connection and capturing the dynamic symphony of thought itself.
What You'll Own
Lab & Facilities Operations (35%)
- Own vendors, procurement, inventory, and facilities upkeep.
- Keep the lab organized, safe, and stocked; manage shipping / receiving (incl. international).
- Build out new space : layouts, equipment installs, labeling, storage, SOPs.
- Maintain basic safety / compliance records and training logs.
- Jump in yourself during crunch time.
General Operations, Finance, & Project Management (40%)
Design simple systems that people actually use (action tracking, meeting follow-ups, docs).Implement AI + automation across Slack / Email / Notion / Calendar / Drive.Track spend, handle POs / quotes, and support budgeting.Maintain investor CRM and key company databases.Jump on the urgent, ambiguous things and land them.Recruiting Excellence (25%)
Run our Ashby pipeline and KPIs end-to-end : source, schedule, coordinate, close.Keep candidates moving fast with clear comms and zero calendar conflicts.Use checklists, templates + AI for fast resume screens.Maintain clean, accurate records.Hire 34 exceptional teammates in year one.Who You Are
You embody our core values :
Communication : Proactive, concise, and ensure information flows efficientlyOwnership : Take full responsibility and deliver exceptional results autonomouslyAgility : Move fast, adapt quickly, and believe that "slow is fake"Truthseeking : Go the extra mile to get things right and openly acknowledge unknownsIntegrity : Completely reliable and trustworthy in all relationshipsMust-have experience & skills :
B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Neuroscience, or related field1+ years working in a research lab (industry or academic). You know your way around a lab)Obsessive attention to detail and organizationLove creating systems that actually work for people and make them more efficientComfort with startup variety - every day is differentYou're an AI power user who's constantly experimenting with ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and the latest modelsBonus points for :
Lab / office build-out experience; microscopy or neuroscience familiarity.Recruiting with Ashby; basic HR coordination.No-code automations (Zapier / Make / Airtable / Apps Script).Why This Role Is Special
Mission Impact : Your work directly enables humanity's first digital brain emulationTech Meets Neuroscience : Rare opportunity to bring cutting-edge AI tools to brain mappingScientific History : Be part of the team that achieves what was once thought impossibleGrowth : Build the operational foundation for unlocking new pathways to understand consciousnessLearning : Work alongside world-class neuroscientists while building your AI toolkitOwnership : True autonomy to build operations that support groundbreaking scienceWhat We Offer
Competitive salary + meaningful equityBenefits : Comprehensive health, dental, vision through Sequoia OneBe part of the blinding frontier of making science fiction realLocation & Logistics
On-site in San FranciscoMust start by end of October 2025 (sooner is better)Standard hours with startup flexibility neededWe move fast but value systematic thinkingEon is mapping the future of intelligence through brain emulation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.