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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Arc Institute's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 64% of Arc Institute's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Arc Institute
- high 25 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Arc Institute's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Arc Institute.
About this role
The Chief of Staff at Arc Institute will serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, engaging deeply with scientific projects and facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration. Daily responsibilities include managing the Executive Director's schedule, synthesizing complex scientific information for decision-making, and driving high-priority scientific initiatives to completion. The role demands strong organizational skills, scientific judgment, and the ability to communicate technical work to diverse audiences.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Arc Institute as an employer.
What you need
- Ph.D. (or equivalent research training) with a demonstrated scientific track record or comparable technical depth from consulting or founder path
- 5-12+ years of experience in a relevant field
- Background in biology areas such as genome or transcriptome engineering, functional genomics, neuroscience, molecular/cell biology, multi-omics, or computational biology
- Demonstrated strength in technical information gathering and synthesizing complex scientific information into actionable recommendations
- Track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in a research environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in the life sciences or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with CRISPR/gene- or RNA-editing technologies
- Experience with computational biology, machine learning, or large-scale genomic data
- Experience organizing scientific collaborations or programs from inception through execution
- Experience supporting board preparation and executive or scientific communications
What you get
- Base salary range of $160,000 to $237,500
- Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and institute performance
- Eligibility to participate in the Institute’s Compound Cash Grant Program (CCGP), offering multi-year cash grants paid in semi-annual installments
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role requires a high level of discretion and handling of confidential information
- The position spans multiple levels, with final leveling and compensation based on individual experience
- The job involves a mix of scientific engagement and administrative tasks, which may vary in focus
Summarised from Arc Institute's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Arc Institute on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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