(Senior) Research Associate
ConceptionIn-vitro gametogenesis company
BerkeleySenior
Gaingels
Sam Altman
Jaan Tallinn
Blake Borgeson
Age1
Calm Ventures
Data & AI
About the role
TL;DR
Support stem cell research with hands-on, technically demanding work.
- •Support our pluripotent stem cell program with hands-on, technically demanding work.
- •Key Responsibilities Build, optimize, and execute workflows for stem-cell-derived reproductive cell development Derive, establish, expand, bank, and characterize iPSC & ESC lines Maintain high-quality ESC/iPSC cultures and support characterization and QC assays Troubleshoot protocols, improve reproducibility, and help maintain consistency across workflows Establish epigenetic quality readouts 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 Direct experience with ESC/iPSC derivation, or ESC/iPSC line establishment is especially valuable Strong aseptic technique and experience maintaining sensitive, high-value cell lines Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and comfort with difficult, repetitive protocols that require precision and consistency
Domain expertise
biotech
Benefits & perks
competitive pay, company equity, excellent healthcare benefits