Lead Embryology & Repro Scientist (Non-Model)

Colossal Biosciences; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

PTO & holidays

401k retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Colossal Biosciences in Dallas, TX seeks a senior researcher to spearhead groundbreaking work on oocyte collection and embryo transfer in non-model organisms, and in vitro production of gene-edited embryos.

You will collaborate with reproductive biologists to develop, implement, and maintain embryology plans under the Director of Assisted Reproduction. The role requires extensive expertise in comparative reproductive biology and multi-species work, with relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• D.V.M. and/or Ph.D. in biological sciences, veterinary medicine, or a related field.
• Two years of post-doctoral experience or residency training.
• Demonstrated track-record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols for oocyte collection (transvaginal/transrectal/laparoscopic) across model and non-model species.
• Optimize estrus synchronization and superovulation for challenging species.
• Collaborate with embryology team to optimize oocyte/embryo transport between facilities.
• Stay current with literature and test novel protocols to improve results.
• Maintain stable success rates and troubleshoot protocols as needed.
• Occasional travel for training and implementation of new technologies.

Skills

Comparative reproductive biology

Endocrinology

Oocyte maturation

Pre-implantation embryo development

Ultrasound monitoring

Transvaginal collection

Transrectal palpation

Laparoscopic collection

Cryopreservation

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

D.V.M. and/or Ph.D. in biological sciences

Two years post-doctoral experience

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Cryopreservation technology

Job description

Colossal Biosciences in Dallas, TX seeks a senior researcher to spearhead groundbreaking work on oocyte collection and embryo transfer in non-model organisms, and in vitro production of gene-edited embryos.

You will collaborate with reproductive biologists to develop, implement, and maintain embryology plans under the Director of Assisted Reproduction. The role requires extensive expertise in comparative reproductive biology and multi-species work, with relocation assistance provided.