Part-Time Research Specimen Driver at Conception (Berkeley, CA)
Conception· Berkeley, CA·
Role details
Job description
PART-TIME RESEARCH MATERIALS DRIVER
Location: Berkeley, CA Schedule: Approximately 1 morning per week or every other week, typically 7:00–10:00 AM
About the role
We are looking for a reliable student or early career professional to help pick up and transport packaged research materials to our laboratory in Berkeley.
The pickup location is approximately 14 miles from Berkeley, with the full trip typically taking around 2 hours. We will provide clear instructions and all necessary materials.
This is a simple role, but an important part of our research workflow. We are looking for someone who is dependable, punctual, communicative, and thoughtful about supporting scientific research.
Schedule
- Approximately one trip per week or every other week
- Typically 7:00–10:00 AM
- Most likely Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday
- We can work around your class schedule to establish a consistent preferred day
- Advance notice provided whenever possible
What you’ll do
- Drive from Berkeley to a nearby collection site and back
- Pick up packaged research materials
- Transport them back to our Berkeley laboratory
- Follow straightforward transport and handling instructions
- Coordinate with our team on timing and logistics
- Communicate promptly if there are delays or scheduling issues
What we’re looking for
- Valid driver’s license
- Access to your own reliable vehicle
- Dependable and punctual
- Responsive and proactive communicator
- Comfortable working independently
- Thoughtful about and comfortable supporting biological research
No laboratory or scientific experience is required. We will provide all necessary training.
What we offer
- Flexible scheduling around your school schedule
- Consistent, low-hour part-time work
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunity to support cutting-edge reproductive biology research
About Conception
Conception is a biotechnology startup working to generate viable human eggs from induced pluripotent stem cells.
Our research could ultimately expand reproductive options for people who cannot otherwise produce viable eggs, including due to age, infertility, genetic disease, or family structure.
To apply
Please send a short introduction including:
- Your background
- Your general availability Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
- Confirmation that you have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Any relevant work experience, particularly roles where reliability, punctuality, or independent work were important
- Which of the three potential pickup days would work best with your regular schedule
- A sentence or two on what interested you about supporting Conception’s research
Why work at Conception
- Mission-Driven: Employees work on "one of the most ambitious problems in biology" — creating functional egg cells from stem cells, with the potential to reshape human reproduction and help millions of people.
- World-Class Team: Join a team of scientists and engineers from top institutions (UC Berkeley, Illumina, UPSIDE Foods, etc.) solving hard problems in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and computation.
- Growth Trajectory: Rapidly growing startup (42 employees, +17% YoY) with significant funding and a clear, ambitious roadmap.
- Work Environment: On-site in Berkeley, California (Berkeley, CA 94710). The culture emphasizes "work that outlasts a career" — tackling a long-term, fundamental challenge.
- Notable Perks: Not explicitly listed, but the company offers roles across scientist, senior scientist, associate scientist, and operations levels, indicating a collaborative, hands-on lab environment.