Business Operations (Intern / Working Student)

Overview

Adaptyv offers an opportunity for a Business Operations Intern or Working Student based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The organization builds automated labs that connect AI agents to physical biology experiments, serving biopharma companies, frontier AI labs, and techbio organizations. This is a hands-on generalist role working directly with the founders and operations team on practical projects as the company scales its lab operations and customer base.

Who can apply

Candidates must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program. A background in biology is not strictly required, though a genuine interest in the life sciences is necessary. Applicants should possess an entrepreneurial and self-directed mindset, strong familiarity with AI tools such as Claude Code or Codex for building workflows, and an organized, reliable approach to managing dynamic priorities.

What you get

Participants take on a hands-on generalist role involving various operational projects. Responsibilities include using AI tools to improve manual workflows, assisting with customer onboarding, supporting finance administration, coordinating with suppliers, and helping with logistics for the new lab expansion in Lausanne. Additional tasks involve supporting events and customer visits, and building lightweight tools and automations using Python, Notion, no-code tools, or other methods.

Requirements

The position requires working on-site in Lausanne, Switzerland. The commitment is a minimum of three months, requiring a minimum of 16 hours per week for working students, or full-time for interns. Visa sponsorship may be offered for suitable candidates.

Key dates

The start date is as soon as possible, with applicants reviewed on a rolling basis.