Atlas Data Storage

Sr. Scientist, Organic Electrochemistry

South San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago

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About the role

Atlas Data Storage is redefining the boundaries of information technology.
Your primary goal is to master the electrochemical environment within our chip architecture to ensure massively parallel and high-fidelity enzymatic DNA synthesis.
This is a heavily bench-intensive, execution-focused role.

Rather than using electrochemistry as a passive diagnostic or analytical tool, you will actively manipulate organic electrochemical pathways to drive, control, and confine micro-scale synthetic reactions on high-density arrays.
You will serve as the primary subject matter expert in electrochemical synthesis mechanism design on micro-fabricated substrates.
Design and execute high-throughput experimental plans to probe, optimize, and electrochemically confine organic reactions occurring at the micro-electrode interface, significantly minimizing background reactions or active-site crosstalk.
Develop and optimize novel synthetic organic electrochemical methodologies - specifically utilizing potential/current control and redox-mediated pathways - to drive chemical transformations within high-density electrode arrays.
Partner directly with protein biochemists, microfluidics experts, surface chemists, and CMOS hardware designers to optimize the conditions for enzyme-driven DNA synthesis.
Document technical breakthroughs through detailed data reporting and present findings to the R&D leadership team.

Minimum 2 years (Ph.D.) of postgraduate experience in an industrial R&D setting or academic research laboratory, with a proven track record of heavy, hands-on bench contribution.
Hand-on proficiency with electrochemical characterization (Cyclic Voltammetry, Square Wave Voltammetry) used specifically to elucidate synthesis pathways and investigate intermediate stability.
Technical Execution Bonuses Experience managing diffusion, migration, or chemical confinement of reactive intermediates within restricted microfluidic systems or microscale spaces.
Physical Demands Statement The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Mobility: Must be able to move about the laboratory and office environment regularly.
Manual Dexterity: Must have fine motor skills and steady hands to handle delicate instruments, operate laboratory equipment, pipette accurately, and perform repetitive benchwork with precision.
Lifting/Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally, such as boxes of lab supplies or equipment.
Visual Acuity: Must have sufficient visual acuity to read small print on labels, instrument displays, and computer monitors.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read small print on labels, instrument displays, and computer monitors.

We are developing a high-throughput, massively parallel platform that uses synthetic DNA as the ultimate storage medium.
By integrating advanced enzymatic synthesis with CMOS-based semiconductor technology, we are building a bridge between biological molecules and digital data.
Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on expert in Organic Electrochemistry, Electrocatalysis, and Microarray Electrosynthesis.
Your mission is to actively engineer the electrocatalytic environment within our chip architecture to ensure highly localized, high-fidelity molecular synthesis.

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