(Associate) Stem Cell Scientist

Experience level: PhD or equivalent work experience

The position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Scientist/Scientist with 3+ years of experience in the culture and differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). In this role, you will be responsible for differentiating human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) into ovarian cell types. Your work will focus on protocol optimization, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements to enhance our differentiation methods.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in reproductive science and be part of a team working on a breakthrough technology with the potential to revolutionize fertility treatments. 

Our mission

Conception is a startup with the mission to generate viable human eggs from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Successful development of our research could have many benefits, such as removing age limits on motherhood, allowing for easy screening of eggs with harmful genetic mutations, and allowing same-sex couples to reproduce. This has been done in mice, and we are working to translate it to humans. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate with:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with hiPSC/ESC cultures and differentiation.

• Expertise in cell culture optimization and troubleshooting.

• Additional valuable skills include cell sorting, cell engineering, and interpreting computational data (SmartSeq2, Single-Cell RNA-seq, EM-seq, ATAC-seq).

We currently have multiple experimental lines underway, and are always looking for exceptionally skilled and hard-working scientists. Mission alignment and a strong scientific background with a proven track record in executing experiments are essential. 

We value candidates who are:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Strong communicators who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced research environments.

• Flexible, dynamic, and able to problem-solve in real time.

While expertise is valued, we provide training in areas of inexperience for those who are passionate about our mission and willing to work hard. Prior experience with reproductive cells is not required—we’ve built an exceptionally strong team with varied scientific backgrounds and expertise and love when scientists bring fresh perspectives, ideas, and techniques to our research.

Come and work with us

We are well-funded and connected in Silicon Valley, offering competitive pay, equity, excellent healthcare benefits, and a collaborative research environment focused on meaningful results.

If you are passionate, hardworking, and aligned with our mission, we want to hear from you!

‍To learn more about the original mouse proof of concept to live birth that inspired us, see
https://www.nature.com/articles/nature20104

To learn more about us, our mission, and approach you can read two features published byThe New Yorker andMIT Technology Review.