Eon Systems PBC · 2 months ago
Head of Operations / Lab Operations Lead
Eon Systems is pioneering brain emulation technology, aiming to create the world's first complete digital emulation of a mouse brain. They are seeking a Head of Operations to build the operational foundation that supports their scientific endeavors, including managing lab operations, finance, and recruiting excellence.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
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
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
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 3–4 exceptional teammates in year one
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Neuroscience, or related field
1+ years working in a research lab (industry or academic). You know your way around a lab
Obsessive attention to detail and organization
Love creating systems that actually work for people and make them more efficient
Comfort with startup variety - every day is different
You're an AI power user who's constantly experimenting with ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and the latest models
Preferred
Lab/office build-out experience; microscopy or neuroscience familiarity
Recruiting with Ashby; basic HR coordination
No-code automations (Zapier/Make/Airtable/Apps Script)
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision through Sequoia One
Company
Eon Systems PBC
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase