Front Office Operations
Redwood City, CA
Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
Retro Biosciences is a well-funded, untraditional bio startup. Our mission is to extend healthy human lifespan by 10 years. We believe the deeper, underlying causes of age-related diseases are the untreated mechanisms of aging itself.
We are seeking to add a Front Office Operations team member who finds all sorts of problems interesting and wants to take on more responsibility over time. You will work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment as a member of the Retro Operations team.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee “lobby management” - greeting guests and candidates and ensuring smooth check-in
- Own office opening and closing duties
- Support keeping the office environment clean and tidy
- Conduct document management and workflow refinement
- Receive incoming and schedule outbound packages
- Coordinate with vendors and partners on account and order management
- Work with internal and external parties to get things done
- Assist with travel and event planning, booking, tracking, and coordination
- Perform standard administrative duties (e.g., scheduling meetings, etc.)
- Help with occasional furniture assembly and other practical tasks
- Be on-call for emergency coverage some weekends and holidays
You might thrive in this role if you:
- Have 3+ years of relevant professional experience
- Boast strong collaboration and communication skills across levels and job functions
- Have experience working at a startup or a dynamic environment
- Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in software tools such as Google Suite, Expensify, Asana, and Slack
- Are able to balance multiple competing priorities and resolve problems, often under time pressure
- Are resourceful and can figure out how to solve unusual tasks
- Are energetic, adaptable, and happy to jump in and help with any task that comes your way
- Are well-organized, with a sharp eye for detail
We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative team working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are diverse in background and singular in mission.
The salary range for this role is $65,000-$70,000/year. Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits including:
-Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
-401(k) plan with 4% matching
-Unlimited time off and 10 company holidays per year
-Paid parental leave
-Annual learning & development stipend
-Free lunch and snacks
