People and Operations Partner

About Us

Basecamp Research is dedicated to solving major challenges in the life sciences by exploring Beyond Known Biology. Our teams build frontier AI models using BaseData, the world's largest ethically-sourced and globally representative biological dataset. Our Global Research Team collects and curates our own biological data through partnerships with more than 152 organizations in 28 countries, giving its AI access to genetic diversity that doesn't exist for models trained on public database sources. This enables Basecamp Research to design novel protein sequences and biological systems that can accelerate therapeutic research and development.

In October 2024 we closed Series B and in January 2026 finalised pre-Series C investment from NVIDIA. With hubs both in London, UK as well as Boston Massachusetts, USA and partners with biopharma companies and academic institutions worldwide, our work has been recognized with honors including Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Biotech and the FT-backed Sifted AI100 list of Europe's leading AI startups.

At Basecamp Research, we pride ourselves on being a diverse, exciting, fun, and flexible place to work. Our team of biologists, engineers, ML scientists, field explorers, and operations specialists are united by a sense of adventure and the belief that nature has already designed the solutions to our planet’s greatest challenges – we just need to go out and discover them! If you feel passionate about the power of biology, data, and AI to build a better world, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced People & Operations Partner – USA to become the first embedded people partner supporting our science and genetic editing leaders and teams. This role will be the first dedicated People team member in the USA, and will play a big part in ensuring we continue to scale our R&D culture across 2026 and beyond.

You will report to the VP of People and work closely with our Chief Scientific Officer to play a major role in contributing to performance, growth, engagement, people operations, workplace facilities and culture. Operating across both strategic and hands-on work, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys building foundations while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day execution.

This is a highly influential opportunity for a people partner who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments and brings together commercial insight, strong HR expertise, and the adaptability to design and deliver at the same time.

Key Responsibilities

Please note: This is an onsite role based at our Cambridge, Massachusetts lab and office.

• Serve as a trusted advisor, coach, and partner to managers and teams within our science organisation.

• Work closely with the People and Talent teams to deliver seamless operations and an exceptional end-to-end employee experience.

• Lead employee relations matters with care, fairness, and consistency, always aligned with our values.

• Act on behalf of senior management and resolve workplace issues with facilities. Main point of contact for the Building Management Team.

• Support managers through performance management, development planning, feedback, and sensitive or complex conversations.

• Own and manage employee lifecycle end to end; onboarding, offboarding and paid time off processes, ensuring employees experience respect, clarity, and support throughout.

• Share insights and contribute ideas that strengthen our high-performance culture.

• Partner with the wider People team on initiatives spanning the full employee lifecycle.

• Bring a growth mindset to your work, continuously learning and evolving your own practice.

• Strengthen culture and communication by driving values alignment, clear internal messaging, and cohesion across global teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4-6 years experience working within a biotech startup or a research-driven, R&D-focused environment.

• Familiarity with professional employer organizations; own relationship with our PEO and manage payroll and benefits provisions end to end.

• A strong track record of coaching and supporting managers and team members.

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with sound judgment and discretion.

• A proactive, resourceful approach, with confidence in finding solutions independently.

• Genuine curiosity for problem-solving and applying new tools or approaches to scale people practices and reduce administrative burden.

• Deep alignment with Basecamp Research’s values and a commitment to embedding them across the organisation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and lasting relationships.

What we can offer you in return

• The opportunity to be a leader in an exciting, dynamic, and fast-moving field

• A fun, flexible, and supportive work environment in the heart of Kendall Square, with close connections to the London office and an emphasis on collaboration and personal development

• Company-wide Offsites and Away Days

• Unique and innovative research culture, of experimentation and global collaboration

• Competitive base compensation range ($80,000 to $130,000 depending on experience)

• Equity package

• Comprehensive medical cover