Chief of Staff
Fundamental Research Labs
Operations, People & HR
Menlo Park, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 20, 2025
Location
Menlo Park Office
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Business
About the Role
We’re looking for a Chief of Staff to help with a variety of tasks, enabling our leadership team to focus on building the future of digital humans. This is an operational position, supporting our Chief Business Officer and Chief Executive Officer.
Initially, this role will lean heavily toward executive assistant and operational support — handling communication with lawyers, running payroll, email triage/scheduling, and other foundational tasks that make everything else possible. As we grow (and as you grow), the role may expand into more strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.
This is a high-trust, hands-on role for someone hungry to learn the ins and outs of an early-stage company, comfortable wearing many hats, and eager to contribute wherever needed.
What you'll do
Handle essential admin: scheduling, inbox management, document prep, and follow-ups
Coordinate with external partners (lawyers, accountants, vendors, etc) to move processes forward without bottlenecks
Own recurring company tasks — payroll runs, expense tracking, compliance filings, and other “heartbeat” operations
Identify areas for operational improvement across teams
Step into special projects, cross-team coordination, and leadership support beyond day-to-day admin
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Assist with office admin and onsite visitor / candidate support as needed
Qualifications
1–3 years of professional experience in a fast-paced startup or similar environment
MBA or experience in an operational-forward role
Extremely high attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Low ego, service-oriented mindset: no task is too small + you take pride in making things work
Strong communication instincts: you write clearly, handle sensitive information discreetly, and represent leadership professionally
Ability to thrive in ambiguity — when there’s no playbook, you make one
What makes us interesting
Small, elite team of ex-founders, researchers from top AI Labs, top CS grads, and engineers from top companies
True ownership You will not be blocked by bureaucracy, shipping meaningful work within weeks rather than months
Serious momentum We're well-funded by top investors, moving fast, and focused on execution
What we do
Ship consumer products powered by cutting-edge AI research, and
Build infrastructure that facilitates research and product, and
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Innovate cutting-edge research that will open up new consumer product forms
The Details
Full-time, onsite role in Menlo Park
Startup hours apply
Generous salary, with additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process