Part-Time Research Specimen Driver

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