Research Associate, Stem Cell Biology

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Build, optimize, and repeatedly execute workflows needed for stem-cell-derived reproductive cell development
• Derive, establish, expand, bank, and characterize iPSC & ESC lines
• Maintain high-quality ESC/iPSC cultures, document passage history and culture conditions, and support characterization and QC assays
• Troubleshoot protocols, improve reproducibility, and help maintain consistency across difficult and delicate workflows
• Establish epigenetic quality readouts
• Collaborate closely with stem cell, reproductive biology, embryology, genomics, and preclinical teams
• Execute technically demanding workflows with precision, timing, repetition, and consistency

Requirements

• PhD in stem cell biology, developmental biology, reproductive biology, cell biology, embryology, bioengineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture, reproductive biology, or related technical workflows
• Strong aseptic technique and experience maintaining sensitive, high-value cell lines
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability with repetitive protocols
• Ability to thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with ESC/iPSC derivation or line establishment
• Experience with stem cell QC, 3D culture, organoid culture, or co-culture systems
• Experience with microdissection, micromanipulation, or long-duration tissue and cell culture workflows

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company equity
• Excellent healthcare benefits