Operations Intern (Automation-First, Berlin)
Job Description
About the Role
This is not a classic operations internship. You won't manage slide decks, shadow senior staff, or run coffee errands. From day one, you'll own real parts of the business — and your default response to anything manual should be to automate it away. You'll report directly to a founder and be expected to move fast, fix things that are broken, and build systems that scale.
This is a 3–6 month paid internship with a clear path to convert into a full-time Operations role based on performance.
What You'll Do
Identify manual workflows across the business and eliminate them using automation tools (n8n, Make, Zapier) and Python scripting
Build and maintain internal ops tooling in Notion, Airtable, and Linear
Coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships across Europe (lab partners, phlebotomy clinics, supplement manufacturers)
Own the customer experience end-to-end: onboarding, scheduling blood draws, results delivery, and retention
Communicate directly with German-speaking clinics, partners, and customers
Tackle ambiguous operational problems and ship solutions quickly
What We're Looking For
Dealbreakers (must-haves):
Native German proficiency and fluent English — both are mandatory
Ability and willingness to work on-site in Berlin, Monday–Friday
Visa eligibility to work in Germany (sponsorship is not available)
Required:
0–2 years of experience in operations, logistics, or a related field
Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a rigorous degree programme (engineering, business, life sciences, or computer science)
Hands-on experience with workflow automation tools: n8n, Zapier, and/or Make
Python scripting ability for operational automation
Experience building internal tooling with Notion, Airtable, and/or Linear
Proven ability to coordinate across multiple external stakeholders
Owner mindset: fast execution, comfort with ambiguity, and a bias for action
Genuine enthusiasm for preventive health and longevity
Compensation & Benefits
Paid internship: €30,000–€36,000 EUR annually (pro-rated)
Direct exposure to founding team and real business ownership from day one
Clear conversion path to a full-time Operations role
Location
This role is fully on-site in Berlin, Germany, five days per week. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available. Visa sponsorship is not provided — candidates must already be eligible to work in Germany.