Mecka AI
Special Projects Lead, Sciences
$160K–$220K
New York · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
About the job
Builds and runs scientific programmes that generate high-quality data for AI and robotics, from planning and launch through ongoing operations.
What you'll do
- Develop programme plans, milestones and operating requirements; assess opportunities and make decisions using delivery evidence.
- Build and manage scientific partnerships, including agreements, onboarding and performance.
- Launch initiatives and manage operational performance, resources, quality, throughput, schedules and cost.
What they ask for
- Scientific fluency from laboratory experience or sustained work with experimental scientists.
- Track record launching and running programmes or operations, with responsibility for delivery, quality and cost.
- Experience managing external partnerships and coordinating people, vendors and operational resources.
- Evidence of prioritizing work, evaluating tradeoffs and making decisions under uncertainty; able to execute directly.
Nice to have
- Scientific or laboratory operations, research partnerships or technical special projects.
- Founder or early startup experience, or experience improving operations across multiple sites or international partner teams.
Pay
$160K – $220K (base salary)
AI focus
Build and run scientific programmes that produce high-quality data for AI and robotics.
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