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Conception · 2 days ago

Senior Scientist, NHP Group Leader

positionBerkeley, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Conception is pioneering the future of reproductive biology by generating functional human eggs from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). They are seeking an exceptionally strong, hands-on senior scientist to lead their NHP stem cell program, overseeing a small team and driving the development of innovative protocols to support preclinical safety data.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Hiring Manager
Alexander Schubert
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Responsibilities

Own the roadmap and experimental strategy for the NHP stem cell program, with clear milestones and readouts
Develop a proof-of-concept, start-to-finish protocol from an iPSC starting point, with the eventual goal of enabling preclinical safety data supporting healthy live birth outcomes
Drive differentiation into germline and ovarian somatic cell types, including troubleshooting, optimization, and repeatability improvements
Lead day-to-day execution while mentoring and developing scientists, setting expectations for rigor, documentation, and pace
Work closely with IVG and preclinical teams to coordinate experimental priorities and timelines
Analyze and interpret data and communicate progress clearly, including sequencing-based datasets where relevant
Build strong documentation habits, tracking systems, and SOPs that make work reliable and transferable across people and time

Qualification

IPSC expertiseExperimental designDifferentiation protocolsPluripotent stem cell cultureData analysisTroubleshootingMentoringOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

PhD in Stem Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Reproductive Biology, or a related field, plus postdoctoral training or equivalent industry experience
Deep hands-on expertise in pluripotent stem cell culture (iPSC required)
Exceptionally strong organizational and communication skills including thorough record keeping and priority-aligned executive summarization
Extensive experience optimizing differentiation protocols and improving reproducibility and outcomes over time
Independent at the project level– able to design, execute, and interpret complex experiments with clear, well-designed readouts
Strong troubleshooting instincts and ability to drive logical next steps based on data
Experience mentoring or leading others, with the ability to set a high bar for rigor, documentation, and quality
Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting sequencing datasets (SmartSeq2, single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, EM-seq, or similar)
Strong work ethic and team-first mindset. Willing to do hands-on work, including routine and repetitive tasks, and step in when needed
Able to thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced, flexible startup environment

Preferred

NHP stem cell and directed differentiation experience is a plus, but not required
ESC a plus

Benefits

Competitive pay
Company equity
Excellent healthcare benefits

Company

Conception

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Conception is a company developing the technology to turn skin cells into viable human eggs.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Berkeley, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://conception.bio/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$20M
2021-11-23Series Unknown· $20M
2020-08-03Seed
2019-05-03Convertible Note

Leadership Team

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Matt Krisiloff
CEO and Co-Founder
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Bianka Seres
Head of Engineering / COO
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