Office & Operations Coordinator at 21st.BIO

At 21st.BIO, we're not just another biotech company, we are the vanguards of a revolution. Fueled by the determination to shape a more sustainable world, we are developing a technology platform that will profoundly disrupt the global landscape. Our dream? To engineer the future of sustainable foods and materials through the art of fermentation.  

Our Team

Our R&D facility in Davis, California, integrates expertise across strain engineering, protein and analytical chemistry, and lab-scale fermentation. We are a fast-growing, innovation-driven team that values trust, respect, and scientific curiosity. Collaboration across disciplines is central to our culture, fueling bold ideas and breakthrough results that advance the frontiers of biotechnology.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Office & Operations Coordinator to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the operations within our facility while providing administrative and finance-related support to our Finance and HR team based in Denmark. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a personable approach to fostering a productive and positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Office management & Operations

• Manage daily office operations, ensure supplies are well-stocked, and the workspace remains clean and organized.
• Handle receptionist duties, such as greeting visitors and managing incoming calls.
• Responsible for organizing catering, planning special team events while maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment and culture
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility and associated infrastructure with service providers
• Ensure compliance with office policies and procedures while fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere
• Assist and collaborate with IT department to assist US site
  
  
  

Finance

• Processing invoices and expense reports
• Coordinating documentation internally and for external reporting
  
  
  

HR

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities and support day-to-day HR operations in collaboration with the HR team.
• Manage biweekly payroll processing in PEO for the US team.
• Update the local employee handbook, intranet, and HR policies.
• Oversee HR trainings each year, ensuring employees complete required courses and records are maintained.
• Liaison with HR and PEO to support and align on US HR policies and benefits
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of administrative or executive support experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Proven experience in office management or a similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with office equipment
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes and basic financial tasks
• Experience handling payroll and HR administrative tasks, including employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of staff
• Highly organized, with a structured approach to planning and task execution.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a fast-paced biotech team.
• Ability to be onsite Monday–Friday during assigned business hours
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  
  
  

Joining our team means

• Personal and professional growth in a hub of innovation and disruptive thinking.
• A supportive workplace where your growth, well-being, and empowerment come first.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of industry experts.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
  
  
  

More info

Location: Davis, California (in-person at our vibrant R&D site)

Annual Salary: $57,000 - 71,000 USD.

To learn more about the position and our company, please contact Abigail Jang at [email protected].

21st.BIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Why 21st.BIO?

We may still be a small company, but we dream big. We're a vibrant consortium of thinkers, researchers, and visionaries bound by the shared dream of a greener tomorrow.

Based in Søborg (Denmark) and Davis (California), we work with our customers to accelerate the World’s quest for new sustainable food and materials. We build a competitive technology and manufacturing foundation to enable the commercialization of new, innovative products that are more sustainable than traditional offerings. We support our customers from strain development to scale-up, with the objective of bringing their products successfully to market.

Apply now!

Apply today! We’ll close the search once we find the right match, so if you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help build a business with the ambition to change the world, we’d love to hear from you.