Your mission
As an Operations Assistant, you are a central point of contact who ensures the smooth running of our daily business processes. You will make a significant contribution to the efficiency and organisation of our team and take on a variety of administrative and operational tasks, particularly in office management, travel and event organisation and general support for the team.
Your profile
Tasks:
- Office management & office infrastructure: workstations, flex space, desk assignments, meeting rooms, reception & visitor support
- Travel & Event Management: Travel bookings, hotel reservations, transport, event and catering organisation
- Employee services & well-being: Snacks, drinks, company car, general team services
- Office logistics & office equipment: office equipment, mail processing, SWAGs, merchandise, support at industry fairs
- Organisation: HQ visits, appointment management, meetings.
Profile:- Completed apprenticeship in business administration or comparable qualification
- First professional experience in office management or administration
- Excellent organisational skills and a meticulous way of working
- Very good communication skills in German and English
- Confident handling of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Flexibility in a dynamic working environment and a strong start-up mentality
We are looking for someone with a hands-on mentality with a strong sense of team harmony and a helping nature - you bring people together, create a positive working atmosphere and provide pragmatic support where it is needed.
Why us?
planqc, founded in 2022 by scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), is a pioneering quantum computing startup based in Garching near Munich. We specialize in developing highly scalable neutral-atom quantum computers, utilizing individual atoms as qubits.
Here’s why you’ll love being part of our journey:- Empowered by Excellence: With notable advisors and board members like Hermann Hauser (founder of ARM) and Professor Ann-Kristin Achleitner, we’re guided by exceptional leadership. Our Series A funding of €50 million allows us to push boundaries and explore new horizons.
- Dynamic Work Culture: We value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team of around 50 brilliant minds works from locations in Garching, Ulm, and Innsbruck, fostering an environment where creativity meets ambition.
- Recognition and Growth: planqc’s achievements are celebrated globally. From winning the German Startup Award in 2023 to being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2024, you’ll be part of a company that’s making history.
- Work-Life Synergy: Whether it’s through team events or after-work socials, you’ll find a supportive community that values both your professional and personal growth.
About us
At planqc, we harness the laws of quantum mechanics to build revolutionary computing systems. Our quantum computers store information in individual atoms — nature’s perfect qubits — and process it through scalable arrays manipulated by precisely controlled laser pulses. This groundbreaking technology is paving the way of redifining the future of computation but also enabling transformative applications across industries.
Our roots lie in decades of international research on neutral-atom quantum technologies. Building on the technology used in the world’s best atomic clocks combined with advanced quantum gas microscopes, and high-speed Rydberg gates, we’ve built a foundation for innovation that’s unmatched.
At the heart of planqc is a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re a quantum physicist, software engineer, or operations expert, you’ll find a place here to grow, contribute, and thrive.
Together, we’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it.
