Senior Scientist, Organoid

The role

You will lead the development of advanced stem-cell-derived ovarian tissue systems. This involves designing differentiation and tissue engineering approaches to support follicle formation, growth, and maturation.

What you will do

• Own the scientific strategy and day-to-day development of ovarian organoid and follicle niche systems
• Design and build new differentiation and tissue engineering approaches
• Identify biological and technical bottlenecks and prioritize experiments
• Establish quantitative, stage-specific, and functional readouts
• Remain hands-on with cultures, experiments, and data
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate approaches
• Mentor and develop scientists
• Help build a team culture

Required qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field, plus postdoctoral training or equivalent industry experience
• Strong track record of personally building or substantially improving complex organoid, tissue, or differentiation systems
• Deep understanding of cell-cell interactions and how the microenvironment shapes tissue development and function
• Exceptional hands-on troubleshooting and experimental judgment
• Ability to set scientific direction, prioritize clearly, and turn complex data into actionable next steps
• Clear communicator who is highly organized, keeps strong records, and works well across teams
• Strong work ethic and willingness to stay close to the bench, including routine work when needed
• Able to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-moving startup environment

Nice to have

• Experience in reproductive biology, ovarian development, or germ cell biology

Benefits

• competitive pay
• company equity
• excellent healthcare benefits

About the company

Conception is pioneering the future of reproductive biology by generating functional human eggs from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The company combines stem cell biology, cell engineering, developmental biology, tissue engineering, and computation.