Company Overview
SirenOpt helps improve the performance of micro- or nano-scale materials that enable many high-growth industries, including Lithium-based batteries, solar cells, carbon sequestration and conversion technologies, optical devices, quantum devices, displays, adhesives, medical implants, semiconductors, packaging materials, and many others. SirenOpt makes a real-time sensing and software platform to improve manufacturing yield and performance of products that contain micro- and nano-materials. The sensor is enabled by cold atmospheric plasmas and can collect multiple material property measurements (such as thickness, density, resistivity, chemical composition, and contaminate identification) in parallel and in real-time, thus allowing for the collection of critical data that is otherwise unobtainable. The optimization-based decision-making software uses the data from the sensor to accelerate R&D and process optimization, improve quality control, and enable real-time process control.
About the Role
As a Business Operations Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of SirenOpt. You will collaborate closely with various teams across the organization to streamline processes, optimize efficiency, and drive growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment and contribute directly to the company's success. The ideal candidate will learn new concepts quickly and take pride in the quality of their work. We expect that you will be able to apply sound judgment to solve a wide range of challenges efficiently and creatively. Some of these problems may lie outside your core areas of expertise, so technical curiosity and a self-starting attitude are critical for success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the operations team to develop and implement efficient processes and procedures.
- Assist in managing key operational tasks, such as inventory management, procurement, and vendor relations.
- Support the development and maintenance of internal systems and tools to improve workflow and productivity, including coordinating with outside partners (e.g. recruiting, accounting, tax, legal, etc.), managing corporate documents, document organization.
- Help conduct data analysis and generate insights to inform decision-making and drive operational improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, and product, to support strategic initiatives and projects.
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, handling correspondence and planning events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or related field.
- Prior experience in a similar role, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels.
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Teams) and other relevant software applications including: Jira, Carta, Gusto, NetSuite
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Passion for startups and entrepreneurship, with a desire to contribute to the success of a growing company.
Compensation and Logistics
- Location: Oakland, CA (On-Site)
- U.S. Salary Range: $65,000 - $95,000 (plus equity). The salary offered to a selected candidate will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k-matching