Pressing pause on biological time, for those who need it most.
The Role
The People Operations Associate coordinates recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and benefits administration while supporting employee engagement and office operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Until
Until is a moonshot company building a “pause button” for biology. Our near-term focus is organ-scale reversible cryopreservation: preserving donated organs at subzero temperatures without ice formation, then rewarming them uniformly for transplant. By solving this challenge, we are laying the foundation for whole-body reversible cryopreservation, giving patients a bridge to future cures. To achieve our goal, we are assembling an interdisciplinary team to develop perfusion systems, cryoprotectant formulations, and vitrification and rewarming hardware. We envision a future where no transplantable organ is lost to logistics, and no terminal diagnosis is final because patients can safely wait for future medicine to arrive.
About the Role
As a People Operations Associate, you will play a central role in shaping Until’s employee experience as we scale. You’ll work across recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, and office operations—supporting both day-to-day execution and the development of scalable people systems that enable a high-performing team.
This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in fast-moving, early-stage environments and enjoys building structure where little exists.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruiting & Employer Brand:
- Support recruiting strategy across all functions and levels.
- Manage and track our talent pipeline, including referrals, passive candidates, and future hires.
- Coordinate recruiting events (open houses, campus outreach, networking sessions).
- Partner with hiring managers to build efficient, scalable recruiting processes.
- Help promote a compelling employer brand aligned with Until’s mission and values.
- People Programs & Compliance:
- Partner with your manager to run core People programs, including onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, and offboarding.
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
- Oversee benefits administration, leave policies, and HR documentation.
- Interface with legal counsel on employment agreements and offer letters.
- Support managers with performance conversations, feedback processes, and team dynamics.
- Office Operations & Employee Experience:
- Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure a welcoming, well-supported environment.
- Manage supplies, IT equipment, and non-lab operational logistics.
- Coordinate company-wide events, team offsites, and in-office gatherings.
- Ensure a smooth experience for in-person employees.
- Help define and uphold team norms, values, and internal policies as the company scales.
- Support organizational development efforts, including reporting structures and internal documentation.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or Talent roles in early-stage and high-growth environments.
- High agency and independent problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; known for discretion, trust-building, and proactive communication
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt quickly.
- Deep alignment with Until’s mission and values.
Nice to Have
- Background or interest in science, biotech, or research-heavy environments.
- Experience with tools like Gusto, Lever, Notion, and Google Workspace.
Top Skills
Google Workspace
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Lever
Notion
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The Company
What We Do
We are building reversible cryopreservation technology to solve the organ procurement and matching problem.
Cryopreservation is already essential to modern medicine — powering IVF and life-saving stem cell therapies.
Now, we’re extending this technology to whole human organs — transforming hours of viability into weeks, or months, however long is necessary — so that no donated organ is lost to logistics, and no patient dies waiting.
By solving this immediate need, we de-risk and build the foundation for what comes next: whole-body reversible cryopreservation. We're pausing molecular motion to give patients a bridge to future cures.
