Executive Assistant to the Founder

Job Description

• Who are We? BioCompute is a deep-tech company enabling the transition towards biomolecule based data storage and computation. We are building cutting edge tools to make DNA data storage cost competitive. Founded by Anagha Rajesh, a BITS Goa Chemistry graduate with past experience in scientific projects and venture building, we are a small interdisciplinary team working at the frontier of biology and computing. 2. Why are we building BioCompute? Our data production is growing exponentially. Our existing data centre infrastructure is struggling to cope. In short, we are running out of space to store our data. With the end of Moore's Law, silicon based storage systems cannot become exponentially more efficient, so we need radically different alternatives. Data centres also consume enormous amounts of energy and water, and are unsustainable for our planet. This is where DNA steps in to bridge the gap. With a massive storage density (15 TB per cubic millimeter) and longevity (over 1000 years), DNA is a serious storage alternative to hard drives and SSDs. The Executive Assistant Role: a. Immediate Goals: 1. Manage the founder's calendar and scheduling across multiple time zones 2. Triage the founder's inbox and draft routine correspondence 3. Coordinate meetings, travel, accommodation, and logistics for the team and visitors 4. Take notes in meetings and track action items through to completion 5. Support procurement of reagents, equipment, and office supplies 6. Track expenses and coordinate with vendors and service providers 7. Keep internal trackers, shared drives, and records organised and current 8. Take on social media scheduler and content organization - this is relevant if you come from the marketing/branding/comms space and want to leverage your skillset b. Goals in the Long Run: 1. Build and document operational systems and standard processes as the team grows 2. Support board meeting preparation, investor logistics, and reporting cadence 3. Take ownership of special projects across operations, hiring, and events 4. Act as a reliable first point of contact for external partners * This is a fully remote role. Regardless of where you are based, you must have at least 1 to 2 hours of daily overlap with US work timings. * A note on the day to day. A large share of this role is hands-on execution. Much of the work is detailed and repetitive, and no task is too small. We are looking for someone who takes pride in getting the small things right, not someone waiting only for the 'high profile' work. What are the perks? 1. Work closely with the founder and get a front row view of building a deep-tech company from the ground up 2. A healthy work culture that encourages curiosity and ownership 3. Real room to grow the role into a broader operations or chief of staff function 4. Compensation corresponding to industry standards, experience and capability
  
  

Who Are We Looking For?

• Someone highly organized who follows through without needing reminders 2. Strong written and verbal communication skills 3. Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and a fast pace 4. Discretion and sound judgement with confidential information 5. Fluency with everyday productivity tools (calendar, email, documents, spreadsheets, project management) 6. A proactive and resourceful attitude, with the instinct to anticipate needs before they are raised 7. Persistence and composure when things break or stall. This role involves chasing loose ends and following up until they are closed 8. Brownie points for prior experience as an executive assistant or chief of staff in a startup, or comfort working alongside a science or engineering team
  
  

How To Apply?

Write to hello@biocomputeinc.com with the subject line 'BioCompute Executive Assistant - [Your Name]' The email should include (as attachments or in the email body, whatever you think is the best fit): 1. A short summary of your relevant experience. Tell us what you have managed or owned before, and the outcome. 2. A specific example of a logistical or operational problem you solved from start to finish. Explain the situation, what you did, and the result. 3. Why you would like to join BioCompute. Talk about why this role and this stage of company interest you, rather than writing a college application style essay. 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.