SCINETICS / CAREERS
Administrative Specialist
This role is currently in person in Shanghai. We plan to open a Seattle office soon; outstanding candidates overseas are welcome to get in touch, and relocation support for a move to Shanghai can be discussed.
We are looking for an administrative partner who understands AI tools, coordinates efficiently, and brings a builder’s mindset—not a conventional back-office operator.
You will help run the company and its research environment while using digital and AI systems to create an efficient, thoughtful workplace for a high-performing scientific and engineering team.
What You Will Do
AI-enabled operations: Introduce large models and automated workflows for meeting notes, policy Q&A, and data analysis; help improve collaboration and low-code systems across assets and financial approvals.
Workspace and asset management: Maintain a safe office environment and own the lifecycle of office equipment, R&D computers, scientific hardware, and supplies.
Cost and vendor management: Source, evaluate, compare, and negotiate with vendors; maintain accurate records and control operating costs.
Culture and employee experience: Run reception, deliveries, refreshments, benefits, team activities, and company events designed for a research-driven team.
Systems and coordination: Help establish early-stage administrative policies and SOPs, and coordinate company meetings, visitors, and logistics.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or above, with one to three years of administrative experience; technology, internet, research institute, or startup experience is preferred. Strong internship candidates are welcome.
Comfortable with mainstream AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek; experience with Feishu/Lark Base, low-code tools, RPA, or automation is a plus.
Strong execution, coordination, communication, and resilience in a fast-moving, multi-task environment.
Careful, accountable, observant, service-minded, and able to solve unexpected problems.
What We Value
You actively automate repetitive administrative work rather than accepting inefficient processes.
You find a way to resolve urgent equipment, environment, or coordination problems instead of hiding behind process.
You understand how scientists and engineers work and support them with sincerity, precision, and speed.
Bonus Points
Basic IT and network troubleshooting skills.
Experience independently running major events, annual meetings, or academic workshops.
Strong administrative writing and communications skills.
Experience helping build an administrative system from zero to one.
Application materials: Along with your résumé, tell us about one or two AI tools you use most often, or share a short case in which you improved an administrative workflow with technology.
HOW TO APPLY
Start a conversation.
Send your CV or résumé, with GitHub, Google Scholar, selected papers, projects, or a portfolio if available. Subject: Role - Full-time / Internship - Name. Include your current city, earliest start date, and any relocation needs. Interns should also include expected duration and weekly availability.
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