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Administrative Operations Associate (Remote | For Engineering Graduates)

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Hiring Remotely in United States
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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Entry level
Remote administrative operations role for engineering graduates managing purchase workflows, invoices, bookkeeping (QuickBooks), scheduling, documentation (Google Workspace, DocuSign), vendor coordination, basic financial reporting, and supporting leadership with scientific writing, grants, patents, and presentations. Work U.S. business hours with cross-functional teams at a deep-tech startup.
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About the job

Join us at Cahira Technologies: a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) spinoff, fast-moving deep-tech startup pushing the boundaries of science & innovation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cahiratech/)

Fully remote job: you can work from anywhere in the world!

Are you an engineering graduate who loves working across technology, finance, logistics, and strategy? This is your chance to be part of a cutting-edge international team building breakthrough technologies — while developing real-world business, operations, and leadership skills.

This role goes far beyond traditional admin work. You’ll be at the center of day-to-day operations, enabling scientists, engineers, and executives to move fast and stay organized.

🔍 About the Role

We are looking for a smart, detail-oriented, and proactive Administrative Operations Associate to take ownership of key operational and financial processes. You will manage purchase workflows, invoices, bookkeeping, scheduling, documentation, and cross-functional coordination — all while working fully remotely during U.S. business hours.

Perfect for engineering graduates who want exposure to how a global deep-tech startup actually runs.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage purchase orders, vendors & delivery tracking

  • Handle invoices, payments & bookkeeping (QuickBooks)

  • Support financial reports, budgeting & tax compliance

  • Coordinate schedules, interviews & meetings

  • Manage documents (Google Workspace, DocuSign)

  • Assist with company website updates & social media posts

  • Assist leadership with scientific writing, grants, patents and presentation slides

  • General admin & operations support

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree (Engineering preferred)

  • Excellent communication & coordination skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Comfortable working independently during U.S. business hours

  • Fluency in English

Why Join Us?

  • 🌍 100% Remote

  • 🚀 Work with an international deep-tech team

  • 📈 Fast learning curve across operations, finance & strategy

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