Conception
reproductive biology
SeniorScientist,Organoid
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“Senior Scientist, Organoid at Conception. Skills: organoid model systems, differentiation protocols, tissue engineering, organoid microenvironment manipulation, bioengineering of tissue and/or organoid model systems, troubleshooting differentiation trajectories, interpreting sequencing datasets. lead efforts to develop, optimize, and implement protocols that enable our organoids to more faithfully recapitulate the native tissue niche. Independently design, develop, and optimize differentiation a”
What You'll Achieve.
improve organoid fidelity, maturation, reproducibility, and relevance to the native tissue niche; accelerate discovery and translational impact
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting differentiation trajectories and complex model systems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Stem Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or a related field, plus postdoctoral training or equivalent industry experience, Experience with organoid microenvironment manipulation or bioengineering of tissue and/or organoid model systems, Deep hands-on expertise in troubleshooting differentiation trajectories and complex model systems, Exceptionally organizational and communication skills including thorough record keeping and priority-aligned executive summarization, Ability to drive project direction and prioritize based on company goals, analytical skills including experience interpreting sequencing datasets (SmartSeq2, single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, EM-seq, or similar), work ethic and team-first mindset, Able to thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced, flexible startup environment
Nice to Have
Ideally expertise in setting up model not just optimizing an already established protocol, Familiarity with reproductive biology, particularly ovarian development and the germ cell lifecycle, is a plus
What You'll Do.
lead efforts to develop
and implement protocols that enable our organoids to more faithfully recapitulate the native tissue niche
and optimize differentiation and tissue engineering protocols that improve organoid fidelity
and relevance to the native tissue niche
Lead day-to-day execution while mentoring and developing scientists
setting expectations for rigor
Synthesize experimental results
communicate progress clearly to scientific and program leadership
and help guide strategic decisions for platform and program development
Collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams to share findings
integrate complementary approaches
and advance common objectives across related model system efforts
Foster a team culture grounded in curiosity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with cross-functional project teams pursuing related scientific objectives; Collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams to share findings, integrate complementary approaches, and advance common objectives across related model system efforts
Communication Scope
communicate progress clearly to scientific and program leadership; Exceptionally organizational and communication skills including thorough record keeping and priority-aligned executive summarization
Process & Methodology
Ability to drive project direction and prioritize based on company goals
Full Job Description
Experience level: PhD plus postdoctoral training or equivalent industry experience (typically 3+ years post-PhD). About Conception Conception is pioneering the future of reproductive biology by generating functional human eggs from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Our mission is to unlock new possibilities for fertility, reproductive health, and genetic diversity. We are building a world-class team at the intersection of stem cell biology, developmental biology, and synthetic biology to make this vision a reality. The position We are seeking an exceptionally strong, hands-on senior scientist to help drive scientific progress in the development and application of advanced 3D organoid model systems. In this role, you will lead efforts to develop, optimize, and implement protocols that enable our organoids to more faithfully recapitulate the native tissue niche, improving their biological relevance and utility. You will also work closely with cross-functional project teams pursuing related scientific objectives, translating discoveries, sharing technical learnings, and helping integrate model system advances across programs. This position is ideal for someone who is both scientifically rigorous and highly collaborative, with a strong interest in building physiologically relevant systems that can accelerate discovery and translational impact. The most successful candidate will bring hands-on experience developing new differentiation protocols, strong tissue engineering expertise, and a deep understanding of how cellular microenvironments influence tissue identity, maturation, and function. What you’ll do - Independently design, develop, and optimize differentiation and tissue engineering protocols that improve organoid fidelity, maturation, reproducibility, and relevance to the native tissue niche - Lead day-to-day execution while mentoring and developing scientists, setting expectations for rigor, documentation, and pace - Synthesize experimental results, commun
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