Senior Scientist Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation

Conception; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company equity

Excellent healthcare benefits

Job summary

Conception is seeking an excellent hands-on stem cell scientist to independently own complex workflows involving pluripotent stem cells and iPSCs/ESCs. You will design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments, with emphasis on PSC derivation, differentiation, and cell-state control.

The role focuses on building molecular and epigenetic readouts to characterize cell identity and function, and on advancing stem cell systems that underpin reproductive cell development.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in stem cell biology or related field.
• Strong hands-on pluripotent stem cell experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance PSC systems central to stem‑cell‑derived reproductive cells.
• Derive, differentiate, and control cell states; establish robust workflows.

Skills

Stem cell biology

Pluripotent stem cells

iPSCs / ESCs

Experimental design

Analytical biology

Education

PhD in stem cell biology

Job description

Conception is seeking an excellent hands-on stem cell scientist to independently own complex workflows involving pluripotent stem cells and iPSCs/ESCs. You will design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments, with emphasis on PSC derivation, differentiation, and cell-state control.

The role focuses on building molecular and epigenetic readouts to characterize cell identity and function, and on advancing stem cell systems that underpin reproductive cell development.