Over the next 10 years, biotech will fundamentally rewrite the way we live. Gene editing and cell therapy will dramatically change how we treat cancer and other major illnesses. Biofuels and biomaterials will transform the cars we drive, the clothes we wear, and the makeup of everyday objects. Crop science and synthetic biology will produce sustainable and ethical food. Benchling’s mission is to accelerate the research that propels us towards this future, and magnify its impact, through modern software.
Every day, scientists around the world use Benchling in their efforts to solve humanity's most pressing problems. For these scientists, Benchling is the central technology they use to conduct their research.
Benchling was founded by a team of MIT graduates and has raised funding from Benchmark, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, and Y Combinator. Our customers include pharmaceutical giants, leading biotechs, and the world's most renowned research institutes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with core cross-functional teams to ensure equity, inclusion and belonging is embedded in the candidate and employee experience
• Establish the charter of the DEI function, and assist in the creation of the long-term vision and strategy for the company
• Work cross-functionally with senior leaders to understand, identify and scope company-wide hiring and diversity goals
• Influence better decisions related to people practices and priorities through data, analysis and recommendations for Benchling that align with our Leadership Principles
• Partner with Recruiting to help develop and implement DEI recruiting strategies and practices
• Partner to develop and deliver anti-bias and anti-racism trainings, develop additional learning opportunities for our employees and leadership.
• Partner with various teams and organizations (internal and external) to design, build and manage DEI programs
• Manage ERG and Affinity programs and partner with ERG groups to advocate for them and increase their impact.
• Develop and implement our DEI communications plan to ensure all employees are informed about our objectives, programs and efforts making sure employee’s understand how to get involved.
• Represent Benchling as key spokesperson on DEI internally and externally.
• Partner with the Recruiting, leadership and ERG groups to help expand diversity partnerships
• Act as a thought leader and help develop Benchling’s employer brand

ABOUT YOU (Qualifications)

• 7+ years organizational experience with at least 3 years demonstrated success driving measurable organizational change by designing, building, implementing, and managing successful DEI practices and programs.
• A capable influencer, skilled in leading groups and helping companies through change management
• Strong sense of empathy and ability to strategically influence and help people shift out of their comfort zones and embrace new learning and methodologies.
• The ability to influence cross functionally through education and relationship building
• A deep passion for attracting and keeping diverse talent within the workplace
• Strong project and program management capabilities; prioritizing initiatives and resources accordingly
• Strong knowledge of DEI standard methodologies, a person who stays informed on current thinking and new approaches to address important issues.
• A demonstrable track record of working independently and autonomously

OUR VALUES

• Empower through information. We explain the “why” behind every decision, unless there are highly sensitive circumstances. We're honest about how we're doing, especially in difficult times. We believe that sharing information builds trust and enables better decision-making.
• Rely on tenacity. Hard work is one of the greatest factors to determine success and is fully under our control. We must make the most of every day by bringing the highest level of determination. Dreaming big is not enough.
• Raise the bar. Pushing ourselves and others to improve will be uncomfortable and at times result in failure. However, it's critical to our success. We're dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels challenged to improve.
• Build a lever. We choose to build tools and infrastructure that will help others make world-changing innovations. There's less glory in it, but in the words of Archimedes, "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." 

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Work with a talented yet humble team
• Competitive compensation & equity package
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Monthly health & wellness stipend
• Weekly virtual social events, and annual company retreats
• *$1,000 work-from-home stipend 

In following best practices and safety protocols, all Benchling employees are expected to work remotely until we are further advised that it is safe for employees to resume work in their respective office locations.

*To support remote work conditions, Benchling provides each employee a one-time stipend of $1,000 upon commencing employment, and additional discounted employee purchase plans for home-office equipment. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.