Business Operations Associate (Strategy & Execution)

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Company Description

Solmeyea is a biotechnology company already producing a new category of carbon-negative food ingredients by converting CO₂ into safe, nutritious, non-GMO single-cell proteins for human consumption. Operating at the intersection of climate tech, food tech and biomanufacturing, we are scaling from technical validation to commercial deployment. By utilizing cutting-edge techniques, the company reduces environmental impacts related to carbon, water and land usage, aligning with a circular bio-economy model. Recognized with the Seal of Excellence by the EU Commission, Solmeyea addresses critical global challenges such as climate change, protein scarcity and human nutrition. The organization contributes towards nine of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals while actively advancing innovation in food production, CO2 utilization, water conservation and energy efficiency.


We are not hiring for a support function.

We are hiring someone who can drive execution across the company.

If you need structure, this is not for you. If you create structure, keep reading.


What You will actually Do

You will operate at the core of the company _ across operations, procurement and execution

  • Own operational flow: details on the interview 
  • Run vendor pipelines: details on the interview 
  • Track projects: priorities, deadlines, accountability 
  • Coordinate across teams: align people, decisions and execution 
  • Support key initiatives: partners, research, commercial prep 

You will be the person who ensures things flow fast.


What This Role Requires

  • You get the Science and its bottlenecks
  • take ownership without being asked 
  • You move fast and close loops 
  • You communicate clearly and concisely 
  • You are comfortable reaching out, pushing and following up 
  • You can handle multiple priorities without losing control 
  • You don’t wait for instructions, you figure things out 


Background

  • 1–4 years in high-performance environments (consulting, startups, strategy, operations, banking) 
  • Strong writing and structured thinking 
  • Comfortable with spreadsheets, research and synthesis 
  • Fluent in English 


Relevant academic exposure may include:

  • Life Sciences 
  • Engineering 
  • Operations Research / Applied Mathematics


Why This Role Matters

You will:

  • Work directly with leadership 
  • See how a deep-tech company is built from the inside 
  • Develop real operator skills, not theoretical ones 
  • Have direct impact on speed, quality and outcomes 


Who Should Not Apply

  • If you need constant direction 
  • If you avoid ownership 
  • If you prefer clearly defined, static roles 


Apply

Send to: careers@solmeyea.com / info@solmeyea.com


Please feel free to include:

  1. Resume
  2. Two things you executed end-to-end (with results) 
  3. 1–2 lines: Have you ever spent ≥12 months outside your comfort zone? How did this affect your personality?