Carnegie Mellon University CMU is seeking an inaugural Chief Scientific Operations Officer CSOO to provide visionary scientific, organizational, and operational leadership for the Biological & Chemical Innovation Cloud Lab BCICL, a foundational component of the University's AI Science Foundry.Created at a pivotal moment in the convergence of artificial intelligence, laboratory automation, advanced instrumentation, and scientific discovery, this role represents a unique opportunity to shape an entirely new model for conducting biological and chemical research. The BCICL is being established to transform how experiments are conceived, executed, analyzed, and scaled, enabling researchers to interact with sophisticated laboratory systems through cloud-based infrastructure and AI-driven workflows. As the operational architect of this platform, the CSOO will help define the vision, operating model, and long-term trajectory of a globally significant research capability that is intended to accelerate the pace, reproducibility, and accessibility of science.The CSOO will be responsible for building and leading the operations of this first-of-its-kind enterprise that bridges disciplines traditionally separated by organizational, technical, and geographic boundaries. Working across AI, robotics, engineering, biology, chemistry, and data science, the role will align diverse teams around a common mission: creating a highly integrated, remotely accessible scientific environment capable of generating novel discoveries at unprecedented speed and scale. Beyond overseeing daily operations, the CSOO will establish the governance frameworks, strategic partnerships, and execution disciplines necessary to ensure the BCICL becomes a trusted and enduring platform for researchers, educators, and innovators. The individual will serve as a critical connector between CMU faculty, university leadership, engineers, technologists, and external collaborators from government, industry,
