Job Title: Associate Scientist
Location: New York City, USA
Compensation Range: $80,000 - 90,000
Join Us in Revolutionizing Women’s Ovarian Health
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Scientist to join our innovative team at Gameto. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of analytical chemistry, biotechnology, biomaterials, and women's health. As part of a collaborative team, you will support the development of novel endocrine solutions for menopause and ovarian health, including controlled-release and biomaterials-based approaches designed to reshape the future of women’s healthcare.
If you are passionate about scientific discovery and thrive in a dynamic research environment, this is your chance to make an impact. You will apply your technical expertise in analytical testing and laboratory best practices to generate high-quality data that supports small molecule quantification, drug delivery characterization, and translational research efforts across multiple programs.
About the Role
In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to high-impact programs focused on advancing women’s ovarian health through innovative therapeutic platforms. Your work will directly support the analytical execution required to characterize steroid hormones and other small molecules across in vitro and in vivo research settings.
We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in fast-paced and translational research environments, evolving with the demands of multiple concurrent projects. This position is execution-focused, with significant opportunity for growth into method development, validation, and regulatory-supportive analytical activities.
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Scientist, you will support research and development activities across several exciting initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:
- Performing routine and advanced analytical assays to quantify and identify small molecules, including steroid hormones, across in vitro and in vivo R&D programs.
- Running established analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ELISAs, spectrophotometry, and related quantitative techniques with precision and consistency.
- Generating accurate, reproducible analytical data to support in vitro and in vivo studies, including release kinetics, stability, and biological performance assessments.
- Assisting with assay optimization, troubleshooting, and method documentation to ensure robustness and reproducibility.
- Contributing to the characterization of controlled-release systems, biomaterials-based delivery platforms, and drug–device combination approaches.
- Supporting sample preparation, method execution, and coordination of outsourced analytical testing as needed.
- Recording detailed experimental data, analyzing results, and preparing clear internal reports while maintaining strong data integrity and laboratory organization.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to meet project goals and evolving program milestones.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline is required. A master's degree is a plus.
- 2+ years of laboratory research experience (academic or industry) with hands-on experience running analytical methods for small molecule quantification.
- Demonstrated experience executing core analytical techniques, such as HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ELISA, spectrophotometry, or comparable quantitative assays.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to generate precise, reproducible data with clear documentation.
- Experience supporting assay development, method optimization, or validation is preferred.
- Exposure to biomaterials, controlled-release systems, polymer degradation, drug delivery platforms, or drug–device combinations is preferred.
- Familiarity with GLP or GMP environments, or experience contributing to regulatory-supportive analytical work, is preferred.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced research setting.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset, comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
How to Apply
If you are excited about advancing women’s health through cutting-edge science and want to be part of a mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply today!
Please apply on LinkedIn and with the following materials together in a single PDF document:
- A cover letter that:
- Describes how your experience aligns with our needs
- Highlights which aspects of the role in which you will excel
- Explains what interests you about Gameto and your potential start date
- Includes anything else you’d like to share with us to help us get to know you better
- CV/resume
Why Join Us?
At Gameto, you will work alongside world-class scientists on groundbreaking cell therapies designed to revolutionize women’s health. As a Scientist, you will have the freedom to explore new frontiers in cell biology, contributing to scientific breakthroughs that have the potential to transform menopause treatment and impact women’s health globally.
This role offers opportunities for growth and strategic impact within a mission-driven, collaborative organization.
About Gameto
Gameto is a pioneering biotechnology company in women’s health, co-founded by Dina Radenkovic, a physician-turned-entrepreneur, and Martin Varsavsky, a leader in fertility innovation and founder of the Prelude Network.
Through a groundbreaking cell engineering platform developed in collaboration with Harvard University’s Wyss Institute and Professor George Church’s lab at Harvard Medical School, Gameto aims to create transformative treatments for menopause and infertility affecting the female reproductive system. This scientific approach goes beyond traditional therapeutic modalities and sets a new standard for research and development in women’s health.
Gameto is backed by over $127 million in venture funding, including Series A and B investments led by Insight Partners, Future Ventures, RA Capital, Two Sigma Ventures, Lux Capital, and others, as well as a recently completed Series C financing. In addition, Gameto has been selected for support from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women’s Health, reflecting strong federal validation of the company’s scientific and translational strategy.
Read about us in: MIT Technology Review, The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, and Stat News.
Our Values and Commitment to Diversity
At Gameto, we foster an inclusive, mission-driven environment where kindness, collaboration, and authenticity are at the core of our work. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equitable workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
