Operations Associate

The Opportunity

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 brain - mapping every neural connection and capturing the dynamic symphony of thought itself.

We 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. You'll 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

What You'll Own

Facilities Operations (35%)

Own vendors, procurement, inventory, and facilities upkeep.

Keep the lab organized, safe, and stocked; manage shipping / receiving (incl. international).

Support scientists with operational logistics

Help 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 Support (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, assist with POs / quotes, and support budgeting.

Maintain investor CRM and key company databases.

Assist with fundraising, deck updates, dataroom organization, budgets, projections.

Jump on urgent, ambiguous tasks and help land them.

Recruiting (25%)

Run our Ashby pipeline and KPIs end-to-end : source, schedule, coordinate, communicate.

Keep candidates moving fast with clear comms and zero calendar conflicts.

Use checklists, templates + AI for fast, consistent resume screens.

Maintain clean, accurate records.

Help us hire 3-4 exceptional teammates in year one.

Who You Are

You embody our core values :

Communication : Proactive, concise, and ensure information flows efficiently

Ownership : Take full responsibility and deliver exceptional results autonomously

Agility : Move fast, adapt quickly, and believe that "slow is fake"

Truthseeking : Go the extra mile to get things right and openly acknowledge unknowns

Integrity : Completely reliable and trustworthy in all relationships

Must-Have Experience & Skills

Bachelor's degree in any field (science background a bonus, not required).

2-3 years working in an operations, coordination, administrative, or support role.

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 the latest models.

Bonus Points For

Lab / office build-out experience or familiarity with technical environments.

Recruiting with Ashby; basic HR coordination.

No-code automations (Zapier / Make / Airtable / Apps Script).

Previous exposure to technical / scientific environments helpful but not required - we care more about operational excellence and learning speed.

Why This Role is Special

Mission Impact : Your work directly enables humanity's first digital brain emulation

Tech Meets Neuroscience : Rare opportunity to bring cutting-edge AI tools to brain mapping

Scientific History : Be part of the team that achieves what was once thought impossible

Growth : Build the operational foundation for unlocking new pathways to understand consciousness

Learning : Work alongside world-class neuroscientists while building your AI toolkit

Ownership : True autonomy to build operations that support groundbreaking science

What We Offer

Competitive salary + meaningful equity

Benefits : Comprehensive health, dental, vision through Sequoia One

Be part the blinding frontier of making science fiction real

Location & Logistics

On-site in San Francisco

Must start by end of January 2026 (sooner is better)

Standard hours with startup flexibility needed

We move fast but value systematic thinking

How to Apply

Submit resume, and answer these questions

Why brain uploading is important to you

An example of a system you created that made people's work easier, bonus for a picture of it

Something cool you've done with the AI recently