BioCompute is an early stage deep-tech company enabling the transition towards biomolecule based data storage and computation. Backed by gradCapital, Emergent Ventures and the Sustainability Mafia, we are building cutting edge tools to make DNA data storage affordable.

Founded by Anagha Rajesh, a BITS Goa Chemistry graduate with past experience in scientific projects and venture building, we are currently based out of the Center for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (CCAMP) in Kodigehalli, Bangalore.

Our data production is growing exponentially, our existing data centre infrastructure is struggling to cope with these needs - in a nutshell, we are running out of space to store our data. Given the failure of Moore’s Law silicon based storage systems cannot become exponentially more efficient so we need radically different alternatives.

In addition, data centres hog tons of energy and water, and are unsustainable for our planet. Here is where DNA steps in to bridge the gap. With a massive storage density (15 TB per cubic millimeter) and longevity (1000 years), DNA needs to be the storage alternative to hard drives and SSDs.

We are an interdisciplinary team of young people with a supportive work culture, and we are excited to bring in new folks in the following roles - MEMS and microfluidics engineer (preferably one person who can do both, but also open to two amazing folks with expertise in each of these domains) and a generalist role. We would like you to join us as early as possible.

What does this role entail?

- Design the electronics components of nanopore sequencing on a microfluidic channel. This is an important component of the storage hardware we are building.

- Work closely with the microfluidics engineer and the nanofabrication facility at CCAMP to fabricate the hardware

What are the perks?

- Work at the bleeding edge of storage and microelectronics technologies, enabling a first-of-its-kind integrated storage hardware

- A healthy work culture that encourages curiosity and out of the box thinking

- Compensation corresponding to industry standards, experience and technical acumen

- Shared accommodation facility at a distance of 1 km from the work space

Who are we looking for?

- An ideal candidate would be someone who has worked on MEMS projects in a biology-related domain or otherwise. These projects could be academic, industry-based or even home lab based, as long as you were actively involved in hands-on work.

- Ability to identify, read and analyse relevant research literature

- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively, both in oral and written formats

- Self-motivated individual who works well in a team, and is open to giving and receiving honest feedback

* We are not concerned about what university you went to, what degrees you have or your grades in college.

How can I apply?

Write to chief@biocomputeinc.com with the subject line

‘BioCompute MEMS Engineer - [Your Name]

The email should include (as attachments or in the email body, whatever you think is the best fit)

1. Past MEMS projects you have worked on - specific goals of that project, what you worked on, and the outcome

2. 300 word summary of a research paper in the domain of DNA data storage, with particular reference to sequencing technologies on microfluidic chips (this should be a standalone research paper and not a review article)

3. Why would you like to join BioCompute? (avoid college application style essays, talk about why you find this domain and this particular role interesting, how do you know this is something you are interested in)

Following this you will be invited to interview with us so that we can evaluate if we are a good fit for each other.

Applications that do not follow the format mentioned above will be rejected.

B. Microfluidics Engineer

What does this role entail?

- Design the hardware of nanopore sequencing on a microfluidic channel. This is an important component of the DNA storage system we are building.

- Work closely with the MEMS engineer and the nanofabrication facility at CCAMP to fabricate the chip, and with the genomics engineer to test the microfluidic chip

What are the perks?

- Work at the bleeding edge of storage and microelectronics technologies, enabling a first-of-its-kind integrated storage hardware

- A healthy work culture that encourages curiosity and out of the box thinking

- Compensation corresponding to industry standards, experience and technical acumen

- Shared accommodation facility at a distance of 1 km from the work space

Who are we looking for?

- An ideal candidate would be someone who has worked on microfluidic projects in a biology-related domain or otherwise. These projects could be academic, industry-based or even home lab based, as long as you were actively involved in hands-on work.

- Ability to identify, read and analyse relevant research literature

- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively, both in oral and written formats

- Self-motivated individual who works well in a team, and is open to giving and receiving honest feedback

* We are not concerned about what university you went to, what degrees you have or your grades in college.

How can I apply?

Write to chief@biocomputeinc.com with the subject line

‘BioCompute Microfluidics Engineer - [Your Name]

The email should include (as attachments or in the email body, whatever you think is the best fit)

1. Past microfluidics projects you have worked on - specific goals of that project, what you worked on, and the outcome

2. 300 word summary of a research paper in the domain of DNA data storage, with particular reference to sequencing technologies on microfluidic chips (this should be a standalone research paper and not a review article)

3. Why would you like to join BioCompute? (avoid college application style essays, talk about why you find this domain and this particular role interesting, how do you know this is something you are interested in)

Following this you will be invited to interview with us so that we can evaluate if we are a good fit for each other. Applications that do not follow the format mentioned above will be rejected.