SAM Labs is an award-winning EdTech start-up. Founded in 2014, growing fast, making a difference, and venture capital funded. With over 9,000 school customers in 60+ countries already using SAM Labs products and lesson materials, SAM Labs is looking for more talent to join its team!
SAM Labs inspires generations of problem solvers with Coding and STEAM. We empower teachers with innovative curriculum resources, tools, and the mindset to do so. Teachers and students learn with SAM Labs kits and lessons by designing anything from energy efficient lighting grids for ‘smart’ cities to solar-powered habitats for endangered species - all the while meeting curriculum standards.
Operations Analyst
SAM Labs is looking for an Operations Analyst to be the right-hand person to the VP of Operations, tackling high-impact, cross-functional projects that drive efficiency, scalability, and decision-making across the business.
This is a high-exposure, high-growth role where you'll gain direct experience in analyzing data, optimizing processes, and executing strategic initiatives, all while working closely with senior leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from strong mentors, contribute to key business decisions, and develop a versatile skill set that will accelerate your career.
If you're highly analytical, process-driven, and eager to take ownership of complex problems, this is your chance to work across multiple areas of a fast-scaling company, build strategic thinking skills, and drive meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as an extension of the COO, taking ownership of tasks, anticipating needs, and driving execution across multiple areas.
- Build data models, dashboards, and reports to drive insights and decision-making.
- Analyze business performance, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements.
- Optimize and implement scalable processes to improve operations and workflow.
- Own and execute cross-functional projects, working with different teams to drive efficiency.
- Support leadership in executing strategic priorities and managing key initiatives.
You Have
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
✅ 0-3 years of experience (Management Consulting, Finance, Ops, or high-growth startups preferred).
✅ Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills (strong Excel).
✅ Process-driven mindset, with a passion for efficiency and optimization.
✅ High energy, drive, and eagerness to take ownership of projects.
✅ Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly.
✅ Strong attention to detail, with the ability to execute quickly and accurately.
✅ Curiosity and adaptability, with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
The Process
We keep our hiring process transparent and efficient:
- Application Review
- Initial HR Interview
- Case Study Interview with the COO
- Final Interview with the CEO
Our Offer
🌍 Remote-first company with direct exposure to leadership.
📈 Competitive salary.
🚀 Hands-on mentorship from the COO, with strong career growth potential.
🎯 Work on high-impact projects across multiple business functions.
🏫 Gain experience at the intersection of EdTech, SaaS, and Hardware, influencing key decisions.
Ready to Accelerate Your Career?
If you’re eager to learn, solve complex problems, and work directly with leadership, we’d love to hear from you!
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What We Do
SAM Labs offer innovative courses to teach STEAM and Coding with confidence. Our easy-to-use solution, developed for specialist and generalist teachers alike, enable students to conduct experiments, solve problems and design prototypes. Our kits include practical curriculum-aligned courses (Grades K-8), Bluetooth connected hardware blocks and interactive software - ready-made to master computational thinking. Join our vibrant community of practice at SAMLabs.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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