Research Assistant
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About the Company

Ovelle is revolutionizing fertility treatment through human in vitro oogenesis—producing eggs from somatic cells. Our approach uses directed differentiation of human iPSCs to ovarian cell types including granulosa cells and oogonia by manipulating expression of transcription factors and RNA-binding proteins. We are the first company to develop technology to induce meiosis in human iPSCs. By innovating egg production, we aim to make fertility treatments more accessible and affordable. If we are successful, it will mark a paradigm shift in treatments for infertility, and offer a new path to parenthood for millions of people around the world. Come help us build an exciting future all of us want to live in.

Qualifications

• We seek a detail-oriented Research Assistant to contribute to groundbreaking work in stem cell differentiation and meiosis induction. The ideal candidate will:
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or related field
• Have two years of lab experience in stem cell or molecular biology (strongly preferred)
• Maintain mammalian and human cells lines and differentiate human iPSC lines
• Implement genetic modifications using CRISPR/Cas9 and PiggyBac systems
• Conduct flow cytometry and immunofluorescence analyses of cell markers
• Optimize culture conditions
• Assist in developing novel reporter lines
• Perform PCR and assist with plasmid-based experiments and single-cell RNA sequencing
• Document experiments meticulously
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members

The role requires high diligence and attention to detail over long periods in the lab, often while standing.

For otherwise strong candidates, we are willing to train in missing areas of expertise.

Ovelle is a research-first startup where scientists work together on only one deep and important problem: IVG. We operate like a fast, efficient academic lab without constraints. We're committed to sharing our work with the scientific community and welcome collaborations with academic researchers.

We are well funded and have future funding commitments. Our people are the heart of our success and our compensation and benefits reflect this. Our culture blends a commitment to rapid innovation with the belief that offering great benefits and perks directly supports scientific progress.

We urge everyone to apply as we believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the company.

Our benefits

• 12.5 paid holidays
• 20 days PTO
• Up to 12 weeks paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers
• Perq MBTA pass program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Matching 401(k) plan after first year
• Tuition reimbursement for work-related continuing education