Founders Associate ($100k) at Ligo Biosciences

About the role

The Founders Associate at Ligo Biosciences is a high-ownership role designed for an adaptable generalist eager to build a fast-moving startup from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end office operations, including physical workspace design, hardware setup, and the coordination of specialized lab equipment and robotics.
• Support the CEO with high-level strategic tasks such as fundraising material preparation, investor communications, and financial tracking.
• Drive the company's growth by running point on hiring logistics, talent sourcing, and building essential internal processes from scratch.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fast-moving startup environments, operations, or program management with a track record of handling ambiguous, high-stakes projects.
• A "no task is too small" mentality combined with the ability to switch between physical lab setup and executive-level coordination seamlessly.
• Exceptional organizational skills and energy, thriving in a small-team setting where you act as the primary glue for all non-technical functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment and robotics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Project management
• Lab operations
• Financial tracking
• Hiring logistics

Benefits

• Work directly with the founders of a YC S24 startup, gaining an unfiltered view into building a biotech company from the earliest stages.
• Enjoy total ownership and autonomy with no bureaucracy, where your contributions directly shape the company's operational foundations and culture.
• Opportunity to apply cutting-edge generative AI to solve complex biological problems with massive real-world impact.

Pay

$100k

Schedule

Full-time