About the job
Job Title: Scientist I – Biomaterials
Location: New York City, USA
Compensation Range: $80,000 – $100,000
Join Us in Revolutionizing Women’s Ovarian Health
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scientist I to join our innovative team at Gameto. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of biomaterials science, therapeutic delivery, and women’s health. As part of a collaborative R&D team, you will help design, formulate, and characterize next-generation biomaterial systems—including hydrogels, microfabricated carriers, and biodegradable polymers—to support the development of a therapeutic implant for menopause.
If you are passionate about biomaterials and excited to work at the interface of materials science, cell biology, and translational medicine, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You’ll apply your expertise in polymer design, encapsulation technologies, and material interactions with cell systems to advance implantable systems that enable controlled, sustained delivery of therapeutic agents and living cells.
About the Role
In this position, you will serve as a key contributor to the design and optimization of bioengineered delivery platforms that form part of Gameto’s menopause implant program. Your work will directly support our mission to advance women’s health and contribute to Gameto’s core technology platform. We are looking for a self-motivated, technically skilled individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment with evolving priorities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Scientist I – Biomaterials, you will support research and development activities across several exciting initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:
- Designing and fabricating controlled-release systems using lithography, emulsion techniques, or related microfabrication approaches to create micro- or nano-structured biomaterials.
- Developing and optimizing formulations and hydrogel systems for cell delivery, drug encapsulation, and sustained release, using advanced matrices and biodegradable polymers
- Conducting and interpreting in vitro hormone release studies to assess and refine release kinetics, material stability, and formulation performance.
- Preparing and characterizing microspheres, hydrogels, and implantable matrices using analytical techniques, such as rheometry, electron microscopy, chromatography, and mass spectroscopy.
- Supporting in vivo studies, including study design, material preparation, dosing strategies, and data generation and analysis, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and biocompatibility assessments.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory records, including preparing experimental protocols, data reports, and presentations for both internal use and external collaborations.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate biomaterials with cell therapies and therapeutic compounds.
- Presenting research findings through technical reports, slide decks, and scientific discussions with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Identifying and evaluating new technologies, materials, and methods to support innovation in therapeutic delivery and biomaterials strategy.
Qualifications
- Master’s or doctoral degree in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field is required.
- 3–4+ years of academic or 1–2+ years of industry experience in polymeric biomolecule delivery, biomaterials, or formulation development.
- Demonstrated experience with formulation techniques for cell encapsulation matrices, and characterization of biocompatible and biodegradable polymers.
- Hands-on cell culture experience, including aseptic technique, is required.
- Familiarity with chemical and biological analytical techniques, such as HPLC, SEM, LC/MS/MS, ELISA, or flow cytometry is preferred.
- Experience with animal models, particularly for in vivo PK/PD and immunogenicity studies, is highly preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to experimental rigor and reproducibility.
- A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, translational research environment.
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?
As a Scientist at Gameto, you will work alongside world-class scientists and engineers, pushing the boundaries of reproductive and endocrine health innovation. Your contributions will be central to transforming menopause treatment and advancing the field of biomaterials for therapeutic delivery. This is a chance to grow your career in a mission-driven company where your work directly benefits women’s lives.
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.
With our groundbreaking cell engineering platform—developed through a collaboration with Harvard University’s Wyss Institute and Professor George Church’s lab at Harvard Medical School—we aim to create treatments for menopause and infertility affecting the female reproductive system. Our scientific approach surpasses traditional therapeutic modalities and sets a new gold standard for research and development in the field.
Backed by $73 million raised in Series A and B funding from Insight Partners, Future Ventures, RA Capital, Two Sigma Ventures, Lux Capital, and others as well as $10 million from ARPA-H, Gameto is committed to transforming women’s healthcare through bold innovation.
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 value kindness, collaboration, authenticity, and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.