Operations Specialist

As a member of the Operations team, you will support the central operations of the Science team. Your strong organization and problem solving skills as well as attention to detail will enable engineers and scientists to meet our ambitious timelines and goals. We are seeking someone to support the day-to-day operations of the company to ensure our team is set up for success. This job is perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited to work with and learn from engineers and scientists to build systems that ensure equipment and shipments are received and set up.  

Role responsibilities:

• Perform analysis on daily operations and create process improvements based on the findings
• Optimizing company purchasing processes in partnership with the procurement team 
• Managing permit renewals, service agreements, warranties, etc.
• Building operational systems to maintain compliance. 
• Process, package and ship domestic and international orders accurately including scheduling of courier pickups and deliveries
• Supporting day-to-day operations of the office, including employee programs such as food, transportation, janitorial, and shipping and receiving.
• Maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and inventory of the office spaces. 
• Partner with lab managers and procurement team around equipment maintenance, inventory systems, and EH&S. 
• Supporting company functions and team events to further expand employee engagement and build company culture.

Key qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• Prior experience in operations, organization, or logistics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective systems
• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently with limited supervision
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects using proper lifting techniques
• Proficiency in using basic computer applications, including email and spreadsheets
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability

Salary/Pay Range:

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000- $120,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)