Scientist - Endometrial Biology
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Scientist - Endometrial Biology leads research to understand molecular and cellular mechanisms of implantation using advanced endometrial model systems. Develop, optimize, and maintain in vitro endometrial models (primary cells, organoids, engineered tissues) to study embryo–maternal signaling, implantation, decidualization, and peri-implantation physiology. Design and execute mechanistic experiments, apply imaging, histology, transcriptomics, and other molecular assays, and integrate multi-modal datasets. Collaborate across disciplines (embryology, bioengineering, computational teams) to translate biological findings into platform designs for early development, contributing to a fast-paced startup environment. Requirements include a PhD or equivalent experience, deep expertise in endometrial biology, mammalian cell culture, organoid systems, and strong experimental rigor; prior experience with advanced in vitro implantation models and omics approaches is preferred. The role offers growth, equity consideration, a Portland-based facility, and comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Reproductive Biology, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant academic or industry experience
- Demonstrated expertise in endometrial biology, implantation biology, or maternal–fetal interface research
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and endometrial model systems (primary cells, stromal/epithelial co-culture, or organoids)
- Strong understanding of decidualization, endometrial receptivity, and peri-implantation developmental processes
- Experience designing and executing mechanistic biological experiments independently
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to experimental rigor
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
- Enthusiasm for mission-driven science within a fast-paced startup setting
- Experience working with human endometrial organoids or advanced in vitro implantation models
- Expertise in hormone-responsive endometrial systems and decidualization assays
- Hands-on histology experience, including tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and microscopy-based analysis
- Experience with transcriptomics, single-cell sequencing, or spatial omics approaches
- Background studying embryo–maternal signaling pathways or early placentation
- Experience integrating molecular datasets with functional developmental outcomes
- Prior startup, translational research, or early-stage technology development experience
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