Founder's Associate

What we do

Cambrium is the new chemical company. Focused on creating materials that matter, we created an AI-driven molecular design technology that creates new molecules with previously inaccessible functionalities. Our chemicals enable our customers to create products that outperform existing alternatives and are better for society and the planet.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.

Please apply even if you don't match the criteria exactly. We believe potential and determination beat experience.

Your role

As a Founders Associate, you'll join our Strategy and Operations team for a 6-month internship with a front-row view of entrepreneurship. You'll learn how to build a business in its early stages and experience first-hand how to navigate challenges and make critical decisions in a fast-developing organisation. This role combines strategic thinking with operational execution, tackling high-impact projects that drive our growth and our vision together with Mitchell, our CEO, and Marla, our Chief of Staff.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of internal meeting presentations and contribute to board presentations and fundraising materials
• Coordinate internal meetings including agenda preparation and follow-up actions
• Support financial modelling tasks including transfer pricing optimisation, scenario planning, and forecasting to prepare strategic decision making
• Own end-to-end execution of logistics management and support company events
• Conduct strategic research and competitive analysis
• Drive operational improvements and solve cross-functional challenges as they come up
• Facilitate coordination between research, business development, and operations teams

Your profile

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree (including MBA) in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field from a top university, or recent graduate
• Previous internship experience in consulting, finance, or high-growth startups
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and take full ownership of projects
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Passionate about sustainable innovation

What we offer

• Direct exposure to leadership
• Flexible working hours
• Learning & development program
• Gym membership
• Travel card for Berlin
• Subsidized lunch + impassioned lunch discussions
• Generous vacation policy + all-company holidays between 25th of Dec and 1st of Jan
• Regular team events
• Potential for full-time conversion