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.
Requirements
- 6 months + of experience with sterile cell culture in an academic or industry setting
- Basic molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction and PCR
- Flow cytometry experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Culture and maintain our iPSCs: Uphold rigorous standards for culture quality and standard practice, including practicing sterile technique and following protocols with a close attention to detail.
- Support cell banks and iPSC line quality control: Be a central player in making sure our iPSC line quality control is performed accurately and with care for both core and R&D lines, including mycoplasma and sterility testing and preparing samples for whole genome sequencing (DNA extraction, coordinating with CROs for sequencing).
- Perform directed differentiations: Perform routine differentiations with care, including cell culture passaging and tracking success. Maintain rigorous documentation of culture events within existing frameworks.
- Help improve quality control and standard operating procedures: Be a central part of creating new quality control standards and stabilizing operating procedures, including helping to write protocols and ensure implementation in the lab.
- Prepare critical reagents: Help organize and perform preparation of media, small molecules, and other cell culture reagents.
Other
- Bachelor's degree and 1+ year lab experience.
- Shifted schedule (Sunday-Thursday)
- The shifted Sunday schedule availability is critical to our workflows and not negotiable - we offer a salary adjustment for this.
- Demonstrated ability to follow protocols meticulously, maintain clean cultures, and record data with high integrity
- Positive attitude, team mindset, and excitement to be at the bench
