Open Science Operations Associate

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and mission-aligned Open Science Operations Associate to support and extend Astera’s open science strategy across internal programs and external partnerships.

Requirements

• Support the Head of Open Science in day-to-day operations, including tracking initiatives, managing priorities, preparing materials, and following through on action items across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and maintain lightweight systems to ensure open science activities and relationships are well organized and transparent.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for individuals and teams pitching open science tools, platforms, or initiatives to Astera.
• Act as a liaison between Astera and members of the open science community, including researchers, tool developers, funders, and collaborators.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and events on behalf of the Head of Open Science when appropriate, capturing context, decisions, and next steps.
• Support hiring for open science-related roles, including sourcing candidates, conducting initial interviews, coordinating interview logistics, and synthesizing feedback.
• Help onboard new team members, fellows, or collaborators into Astera’s open science practices, norms, and expectations.
• Draft summaries, briefing documents, and internal notes related to open science initiatives, partnerships, and decisions.
• Help maintain clear, up-to-date documentation about open science programs, priorities, and processes to support internal alignment and external clarity.