Expression of Interest: Operations Roles

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  • Project/Division: Operations
  • Status: Full-time SecureBio employee
  • Approximate compensation: $90,000 to $135,000, based on experience; higher compensation considered for exceptional candidates
  • Work location: In-person in Cambridge, MA

The Opportunity

SecureBio is a pioneering biosecurity nonprofit dedicated to protecting society from catastrophic biological risks. We collaborate with leading experts across academia, industry, and government to develop novel technologies and forward-thinking policy proposals to delay, detect, and defend against the most dangerous biological agents, both natural and engineered. Our key initiatives include the Nucleic Acid Observatory for early warning of catastrophic biothreats and our AI and Biotechnology Risks effort.

SecureBio’s programs are growing, and we will soon expand our operations team to match that growth. 

We seek talented, mission-aligned generalists who are excited to build and refine the systems that keep our organization running smoothly. You will work across diverse operational domains, helping to improve processes, manage projects, and support our teams as they tackle some of the most important challenges in biosecurity.

Please fill out our expression of interest so we can reach out about future openings. Depending on your experience, you may be considered for future Operations Specialist, Operations Associate, or Operations Manager positions. 

What You Might Work On

Operations roles at SecureBio are broad by design. Depending on your skills and interests, your work could include:

  • Building and maintaining AIxBio partnerships with collaborators, clients, and funders

  • Managing AIxBio external engagements, including project planning and deliverables

  • Supporting contract management, including drafting agreements and handling signing processes

  • Coordinating cross-team projects and supporting program delivery

  • Managing office and vendor operations, including procurement and logistics

  • Assisting with accounting, budgeting, and financial documentation

  • Supporting hiring, onboarding, and staff operations

  • Maintaining and improving internal tools, IT systems, and cybersecurity practices

  • Organizing team events and helping facilitate retreats, workshops, or meetings

  • Implementing new processes and tools that make our operations more efficient

  • Taking ownership of high-priority special projects as our organization grows

You do not need to have prior experience in every area above, but you should enjoy working on a variety of tasks, learning quickly, and improving systems as you go. 

Role Expectations

Who We're Looking For: We are particularly interested in candidates who are:

  • Experienced in managing complex, fast-paced projects.
  • Adaptable and resilient. You are agile and stay composed under shifting circumstances. You have a growth mindset and see mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Solutions-oriented. You don’t get stuck easily, and you are quick to ask for help when needed. You're thoughtful in providing solutions that meet the underlying goals, even if they differ from the initial ask.
  • Highly organized and focused. You can effectively prioritize diverse daily tasks and transparently communicate your priorities to your colleagues.
  • Motivated to efficiently complete tasks of all sizes, embracing even routine or behind-the-scenes work that is vital to our mission.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. You accurately interpret requests and proactively clarify when expectations are uncertain.
  • A fast and motivated learner, comfortable with diving into new areas, skilling up quickly, and seeking out advice when needed.
  • Conscientious and responsive, willing to occasionally work beyond regular hours to meet important deadlines or urgent team needs.
  • Discreet & trustworthy with confidential or sensitive information.
  • Enthusiastic about or have experience in biosecurity, with the desire to learn fast and orient yourself quickly in a new context.

Preferred backgrounds include experience in operations, project management, consulting, finance, or startups. However, we encourage applications from candidates with different experiences who demonstrate strong generalist and problem-solving skills.

Salary and benefits

Roles on our Operations team are full-time, in-person positions based in our office space in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Our employee benefits reflect our belief in investing to build the strongest possible team, in which everyone receives the trust and support they need to excel. Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive healthcare

    Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including health, dental & vision insurance, as well as a yearly mental health allowance for every employee.

  • Flexible work schedule

    Flexible work hours; unlimited paid time off (PTO) for all employees; and minimum 12 weeks fully-paid parental leave.

  • Development opportunities

    Generous professional development opportunities, including fully-paid conference sponsorships and a yearly development allowance for every employee.

  • 401(k)

    Employer 401(k) match up to 4% of total salary.

About SecureBio

In joining SecureBio, you’ll be joining a motivated, mission-driven, and international team of professionals dedicated to protecting the world from biological threats. Through in-house research & development, as well as collaborations with experts in academia, industry & government, we are working to build the tools, technologies, and institutions the world needs to be secure against future biotechnology,

Major projects by the SecureBio team include the Nucleic Acid Observatory project for reliable pandemic detection and our work to understand and reduce biological risks from advanced artificial intelligence.

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Application process

We will review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out only as relevant opportunities arise. If we reach out, our first step will be an unpaid 35-minute work trial. Subsequent work trials will be compensated. If you are unsure whether you are a perfect fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, and we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from women, gender minorities, and people of color who are excited about contributing to our mission, and are happy to consider applicants from overseas. We’re an equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, or have any other questions about applying, please contact careers@securebio.org.

Referral bonus

We offer a referral bonus of up to $3,500 to individuals who refer candidates that end up joining our Operations team:

  • If you refer a candidate that we invite to an onsite interview and work trial, you will receive $500;

  • If the candidate accepts a job offer, you will receive a further $1,500, for a total of $2,000;

  • If the candidate is still working with us after the three months from their start date, you will receive a further $1,500, for a total of $3,500.

To receive these bonuses, we must reasonably believe that you were responsible for referring the candidate to us (e.g. due to you introducing them to us when we didn’t previously know them, or them mentioning you on their application as the reason they heard about the position).