People & Operations Associate | Personalized Medicine | Deep Tech | Healthtech Startup
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Are you the kind of person who loves connecting with people, keeping things organized, and making sure everyone around you feels supported?
We’re looking for a People & Operations Associate | Personalized Medicine | Deep Tech | Healthtech Startup to join our dynamic team on a mission to revolutionize personalized medicine.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our company, acting as the go-to person who keeps our operations running smoothly, supports our team, and helps build an inspiring workplace culture.
What you’ll do
Office & Operations
- Keep our office running smoothly: from ordering supplies to making sure everyone has what they need to do their best work.
- Manage purchasing, tracking, and invoicing for lab and office supplies.
- Coordinate with suppliers in Portugal and the UK and handle import/export logistics.
- Keep an eye on inventory and make sure everything stays organized.
- Help with travel arrangements, scheduling, and general administrative support.
- Support the optimization and automation of operational processes, helping us work more efficiently as we grow.
People & Culture
- Support our recruitment process: tracking applications, scheduling interviews, and helping candidates have a great experience.
- Welcome and onboard new team members so they feel part of the team from day one.
- Help plan internal events, team activities, and small celebrations that make work more fun.
- Keep internal communication clear, friendly, and engaging.
Leadership Support
- Assist senior leadership with scheduling, meeting prep, and day-to-day coordination.
- Jump in wherever needed to make sure things run efficiently.
What we’re looking for
- Fluency in English and advanced in Portuguese
- At least 1 year of experience in an administrative, HR, office management or operations-related role.
- A people person: approachable, organized, and great at communication.
- Someone who enjoys keeping things in order and helping others do their best work.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
- Proactive and reliable – you don’t wait to be told what to do.
- Excited to learn, grow, and be part of a company that’s making a real difference.
- Genuine interest in working at a startup, thriving in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, and contributing to a growing company.
Why you’ll love working with us
- You’ll be part of a mission‑driven team bringing deep tech to healthcare.
- You’ll work closely with everyone – from scientists to leadership – and see the impact of your work every day.
- You’ll get lots of variety, ownership, and opportunities to learn.
- You’ll help shape the culture of a growing startup – and have fun doing it.
Stuff you wanna know
As personalized medicine becomes the norm, scientists, patients, and healthcare systems worldwide face massive barriers in providing the right treatment to the right patient.
What we value
- Be Kind attitude is the main guideline within iLoF.
- A hand in the hammer and another free to support your co‑workers as a true team player.
- An honest and egoless attitude towards discussions and critics, working in good faith.
- The braveness to speak your heart in any situation.
- Through words or actions be always sure to make a difference at any moment!
- Understanding that everyone has an identity outside of work and must be respected.
- Be proud to drive your responsibilities to success and help others do the same, embracing ownership!
- A bright future at a promising high‑tech startup company 🚀
- Annual performance bonus
- A flexible environment and work‑life balance: adaptable working hours, strong remote work culture 🏡
- A stimulating atmosphere with room for creativity – fast‑paced, fun, and energetic startup with a friendly culture 🎉
- Weekly happy hours with amazing food and drinks
- Free coffee and snacks ☕
- Private healthcare insurance 💊
- The opportunity to work with a world‑class, talented team: and potentially change healthcare as we know it for millions of patients living with complex diseases around the globe 🧗🏼♂️
iLoF in a nutshell
Recognized by CB Insights and Financial Times as one of the most promising Digital Health companies in the world, iLoF is building an AI‑powered breakthrough platform capable of transforming precision medicine.
Our goal is to become the platform that democratizes access to personalized medicine for millions of people living with complex diseases around the globe.
Supported by leading institutions like Microsoft Ventures, Mayfield, and Oxford University, iLoF is currently focusing on a validated platform technology in one of the biggest epidemics of our times: Alzheimer’s, while maintaining ongoing verticals on Digestive Cancer, Stroke, and Infectious diseases.
We are a mix of scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors based in Oxford and Porto, with a passion for healthcare!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
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