Chief of Staff

SPOC Biosciences; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

SPOC Biosciences in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Chief of Staff to work closely with company leadership. You will translate priorities into actionable projects, track progress and coordinate across research, platform development and customer programs.

This role emphasizes clear communication, meticulous organization and proactive problem-solving, with opportunities to grow. Onsite work at our Scottsdale facility is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; biology-related preferred.
• 3+ years relevant experience or internships accepted.
• Interest in biotech with ability to turn discussions into tasks.
• Excellent organization, detail orientation and prioritization.
• Clear written and verbal communication; note-taking.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and meet commitments.
• Willingness to work onsite in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Convert priorities into actionable tasks with owners and deadlines.
• Coordinate projects across research, platform development and customer work.
• Support leadership by organizing priorities and meeting prep.
• Keep meetings productive with agendas and action items.
• Gather information and prepare concise summaries and briefings.
• Maintain project visibility with schedules and budget updates.
• Own initiatives and improve internal processes across teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Note taking

Meeting facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

PhD welcome

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Advances in drug discovery and AI-driven design depend on the ability to generate high-quality experimental data at scale. SPOC Biosciences is building an on-chip platform that integrates protein synthesis, high-resolution molecular characterization and automation to accelerate biologics discovery and development. We work with biopharma, AI drug discovery companies and academic institutions to connect molecular design with experimental testing.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an organized, proactive Chief of Staff to work closely with the company leadership. You will help turn priorities into action by coordinating projects, preparing information and following through on commitments across research, customer programs and company operations.

You will work with the functional leaders to keep teams informed, track progress and bring questions or obstacles to the right people. Early career candidates are welcome to apply. Leadership will provide direction on priorities and decisions, with opportunities to take on more responsibility as you build experience. We value curiosity, reliability, clear communication and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Help turn priorities into action. Work with leadership to create practical task lists and project plans with clear owners, deadlines and next steps.
• Coordinate projects. Track progress across research, platform development and customer projects, follow up with team members and flag obstacles that need attention.
• Support leadership. Help organize priorities, prepare for meetings and follow through on decisions and commitments.
• Keep meetings productive. Prepare agendas, capture decisions and action items, and follow up on next steps with the relevant team members.
• Research and summarize information. Gather scientific, market and business information and help prepare clear summaries, presentations and briefing materials.
• Maintain project visibility. Keep schedules and progress trackers up to date, gather resource and budget updates, and highlight delays or questions for leadership.
• Take ownership of assigned initiatives. Help improve internal processes and coordinate projects across teams, with scope matched to your experience and growing capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. Preferably related to biological sciences, but not required.
• While minimum of three-year relevant experience is preferred, not required. Relevant experience may come from employment, internships or research.
• Interest in learning about biotechnology and technical work, with the willingness to ask questions and turn discussions into clear tasks and next steps.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks while seeking guidance on competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to take useful notes and prepare straightforward summaries and presentations.
• Ability to work well with different people, follow up respectfully and keep commitments.
• Reliability, discretion, initiative and a hands-on approach to getting work done.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and presentation software, and willingness to learn project management tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree, including an MS or MBA, is desired but not required. Candidates with a PhD are also welcome.
• A degree in biological sciences or a related discipline is preferred but not required. Candidates from other fields with an interest in biotechnology are encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, engineering or a startup through work, research, internships or coursework.
• Experience supporting a team, organizing activities or coordinating a project in a professional, research, university or volunteer setting.
• Familiarity with project tracking tools or an interest in learning about laboratory research, engineering, automation or AI.
• Interest in business operations, customer programs, partnerships or fundraising. Previous experience in these areas is not expected.

What You Will Gain

You will gain exposure to how a biotechnology startup connects scientific development, customer needs and business strategy. Working closely with the company leadership, you will receive guidance and feedback while building practical skills in project coordination, communication and business operations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Onsite fitness center