Senior Scientist, Organoid

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

• Independently design, develop, and optimize differentiation and tissue engineering protocols to improve organoid fidelity and maturation
• Lead day-to-day execution while mentoring and developing scientists
• Synthesize experimental results and communicate progress to scientific and program leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to integrate complementary approaches
• Foster a team culture grounded in curiosity, urgency, and technical excellence

Requirements

• PhD in Stem Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or a related field
• Postdoctoral training or equivalent industry experience (typically 3+ years post-PhD)
• Experience with organoid microenvironment manipulation or bioengineering of tissue/organoid systems
• Deep experience influencing and interpreting cell-cell signaling
• Hands-on expertise in troubleshooting differentiation trajectories and setting up new model systems
• Strong analytical skills including experience interpreting sequencing datasets (SmartSeq2, single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, or EM-seq)
• Ability to thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with reproductive biology, particularly ovarian development and the germ cell lifecycle