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We are looking for someone who is dependable, punctual, communicative, and thoughtful about supporting scientific research.\n\nSchedule\n\nApproximately one trip per week or every other week\n\nTypically 7:00–10:00 AM\n\nMost likely Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday\n\nWe can work around your class schedule to establish a consistent preferred day\n\nAdvance notice provided whenever possible\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nDrive from Berkeley to a nearby collection site and back\n\nPick up packaged research materials\n\nTransport them back to our Berkeley laboratory\n\nFollow straightforward transport and handling instructions\n\nCoordinate with our team on timing and logistics\n\nCommunicate promptly if there are delays or scheduling issues\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\nValid driver’s license\n\nAccess to your own reliable vehicle\n\nDependable and punctual\n\nResponsive and proactive communicator\n\nComfortable working independently\n\nThoughtful about and comfortable supporting biological research\n\nNo laboratory or scientific experience is required. We will provide all necessary training.\n\nWhat we offer\n\nFlexible scheduling around your school schedule\n\nConsistent, low-hour part-time work\n\nCompetitive hourly compensation\n\nMileage reimbursement\n\nOpportunity to support cutting-edge reproductive biology research\n\nAbout Conception\n\nConception is a biotechnology startup working to generate viable human eggs from induced pluripotent stem cells.\n\nOur research could ultimately expand reproductive options for people who cannot otherwise produce viable eggs, including due to age, infertility, genetic disease, or family structure.\n\nTo apply\n\nPlease send a short introduction including:\n\nYour background\n\nYour general availability Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings\n\nConfirmation that you have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle\n\nAny relevant work experience, particularly roles where reliability, punctuality, or independent work were important\n\nWhich of the three potential pickup days would work best with your regular schedule\n\nA sentence or two on what interested you about supporting Conception’s research","company":"Conception","rawCompany":"conception","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T10:23:00.529Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4021.00","title":"Biological Technicians","slug":"biological-technicians"},{"code":"53-3053.00","title":"Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs","slug":"shuttle-drivers-and-chauffeurs"},{"code":"19-1029.02","title":"Molecular and Cellular Biologists","slug":"molecular-and-cellular-biologists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Part-Time Research Specimen Driver","description":"Part-Time Research Materials Driver\n\nLocation: Berkeley, CA\nSchedule: Approximately 1 morning per week or every other week, typically 7:00–10:00 AM\n\nAbout the role\n\nWe are looking for a reliable student or early career professional to help pick up and transport packaged research materials to our laboratory in Berkeley.\n\nThe pickup location is approximately 14 miles from Berkeley, with the full trip typically taking around 2 hours. 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