Founders Associate – Science (Right-hand to CTO)

Deadline to apply: Oct 18, 2025

Join us to push the limits of plant cell biology

At Amatera, we are building the future of sustainable crops. By advancing plant cell biology, we create solutions to major challenges such as climate change, crop diseases, and the need for more resilient varieties. Our focus is on perennial plants like coffee and grapevine, with ambitious plans to scale beyond.

We are looking for a Project & Operations Associate to support our CTO in organizing and accelerating scientific projects. This is an opportunity for a junior profile (engineer or MSc with 1–3 years of experience) who enjoys connecting science, organization, and teamwork.

Your mission

● Coordinate scientific and operational projects: planning, follow-up, and documentation.

● Support the CTO in tracking key milestones and preparing progress reports.

● Help structure internal workflows, team meetings, and project tracking tools.

● Contribute to HR operations: recruitment logistics, onboarding, and team support.

● Participate in innovation monitoring, IP tracking, and grant documentation.

● Assist the CEO with general administrative and company management tasks (budget tracking, document preparation, logistics, and coordination with partners).

What we’re looking for

● Engineer or MSc in Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related fields.

● 1–3 years of experience in a biotech or R&D environment (internship or first job).

● Organized, proactive, and curious — you like solving problems and keeping projects on track.

● Comfortable communicating across teams and following up on multiple priorities.

● Keen to learn from a fast-moving scientific team and grow within the company.

Why join us

● Hands-on experience at the heart of science operations.

● Work closely with the CTO on projects that shape the company’s growth.

● Dynamic, interdisciplinary, and fast-paced startup environment.

● Competitive salary and benefits.

If this resonates with you, contact us at jobs@amatera.bio.