This is Cradle

Proteins are the molecular machines of life, used for many therapeutic, diagnostic, chemical, agricultural and food applications. Designing and optimizing proteins takes a lot of expert knowledge and manual effort, through the use of custom computational and biological tools.

Machine learning is revolutionising this space, by enabling high-fidelity protein models. At Cradle, we offer a software platform for AI-guided discovery and optimization of proteins, so that biologists can design proteins faster and at scale. We are already used by clients across pharma, biotech, agritech, foodtech, and academia.

We're an experienced team of over 40 people. We've built many successful products before and have enough funding for multiple years of runway. We are distributed across two main locations, Zurich and Amsterdam, and are focused on building the best possible team culture.

We offer our employees a very competitive salary, a generous equity stake (for full time employees) in the company and a wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.

As Office & Team Coordinator, you'll be the heart of our Zurich office and the spark for team events locally and globally, making work smooth and fun for everyone at Cradle. You'll own office operations, plan fantastic events, and handle key administrative tasks, all while partnering with different teams to nurture our company culture. If you're ready to help our growing team thrive in an efficient and energetic workplace, come join us!

Though preferably full-time, we welcome part-time applicants willing to commit to at least three days per week. Please also note that this role will be fully on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Managing day-to-day operations of the Zurich office, including supplies, equipment, and facilities maintenance

• Coordinating with the landlord, cleaning services, and other service providers

• Processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages

• Identifying and implementing improvements to office systems and processes

• Supporting internal meetings and welcoming visitors to the office

• Leading the upcoming office relocation project, including planning, furniture procurement, and move coordination

Event Management

• Own planning and coordination of company offsites (at different locations in Europe)

• Organizing team events, activities, and regular team meals

• Coordinating cross-office communications and activities

Team Support

• Managing company swag inventory

• Supporting Cradle’s Operations team with administrative tasks in coordination with external payroll provider

• Assisting with Finance Operations, including processing supplier invoices

• Responding to and resolving employee queries

• Maintaining organized documentation for all administrative processes

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in office management, administrative coordination, or similar role.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Natural curiosity and enthusiasm for finding creative solutions before problems arise

• Exceptional people skills with the ability to build rapport across cultures and connect with team members from diverse backgrounds

• Experience planning and executing events

• Fully fluent in English, both written and verbal

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Working proficiency in German and/or Dutch

• Previous experience in a scaling startup or international company

• Experience with administrative HR or finance tasks

• Proficiency in Google Suite and project management tools

Did we pique your interest? We'd love to hear from you. Please use this form to apply directly.

Please note that for roles in Zurich and in the USA, we currently can only consider candidates who have, or are able to independently obtain, a local work authorisation.

A notice about recruitment scams: Please be aware that scammers are posing as us in order to get your personal details or money. We only communicate via @cradle.bio email addresses, we only make job offers after having met you in person at our office in Zurich or Amsterdam, and we never ask you to pay for anything during the interview process