Colossal Biosciences Job Posting: Scientist II, Developmental Biologist
Colossal Biosciences is seeking a Scientist II, Developmental Biologist to join its Exogenous Development (ExoDev) team in Dallas, TX. This role is ideal for experts in embryonic and fetal development, placental biology, and uterine physiology, offering the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge artificial womb technology. If you have a strong research background in maternal-fetal interactions and reproductive biology, this could be the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a pioneering biotech company.
Location: Dallas, TX
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and develop experimental programs for artificial womb technology advancement
- Provide scientific leadership to the ExoDev team
- Review experimental designs and endpoints
- Stay updated on relevant research in the field
- Draft experimental protocols and reports
- Collaborate with external institutions
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must have prior research experience regarding maternal and fetal contributions to pregnancy and gestation including:
- Maternal/fetal tissue and cell anatomy, morphology, biochemistry, including changes during gestation
- Maternal and fetal protein expression and secretion
- Chemotactic factors
- Maternal and fetal hormonal modulation based on anatomic location and temporal variance
- Nutrients/supplementation required to support fetal development and pregnancy
- Characterization of fetal organogenesis, organ development, and organ function.
- Postpartum small and large animal behavioral and neural assessments
- Extensive expertise in placental biology and development in multiple species
- Uterine physiology and changes during pregnancy
- Experience with Animal Models and Research
- Skilled in histology, pathophysiology, imaging, and molecular biology
- Data Analysis & Software expertise
- Tissue & Cell Harvesting, Isolation, and Culturing
- Strong written and oral communication skills, both for scientific communications (manuscripts, conference presentations, etc.) and for lay audiences (investors, tour attendees, general public)
- Practiced critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Education and Experience:
- A doctoral degree, Ph.D. D.V.M. or M.D., with a research focus on fetal and maternal medicine, Reproduction Physiology, Embryonic, Fetal, and/or Neonatal Physiology, Uterine and Fetal Biochemistry, or Embryonic Cell and Molecular Biology is required.
- At least 3 years of post-graduate research experience related to pregnancy, fetal development, or placental biology strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in conducting research with large and small animal models
- Candidates should have multiple peer-reviewed publications related to pregnancy, fetal development, and/or placental biology and development or other publicly available evidence demonstrating a track-record of successfully completing challenging research projects in these fields.
What Colossal Offers You:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO and company holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-matched 401k retirement plan
- Paid parental leave
- Education reimbursement
Keywords: artificial womb technology, placental biology, uterine physiology, fetal development, biomedical research
