Octant, Inc.
About the Company
Octant is a well-backed team of experienced scientists and entrepreneurs at the frontiers of biology, chemistry, and computation. We are a small molecule therapeutics company combining high-throughput synthetic biology, generative chemistry, and AI/ML to repeatedly develop precision medicines for genetically defined diseases.
Octant is an equal opportunity company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for everyone.
Job Description
If you’re interested in entrepreneurship and the life sciences, this could be a great role for you. As a member of the Octant operations team, you’ll work with experienced attorneys, entrepreneurs and some of the top technologists in synthetic biology, high throughput chemistry, computation and genomics. You’ll use your analytical, organizational, and make-it-happen skills across a variety of potential areas (operations, legal, finance, and HR). You thrive on getting things done, are eager to troubleshoot random tasks that arise in startups, and can navigate the uncertainty of an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.
This job might be great for you if you:
- Are excited to learn more about how the operations team supports and advances a fast-paced and collaborative biotech startup
- Enjoy flexing your project management and process execution skills
- Thrive in team environments and are eager to work on bold projects
- Are comfortable working on complex, often ambiguous problems and driving to output
- Are a high-energy, collaborative, and results-oriented person who enjoys teaching and learning