Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate, Oligonucleotide Foundry

Your experience includes… 

•    BS with 2+/MS with 1+ years of relevant experience in chemistry, biology, or related life sciences 
•    Excellent knowledge and thorough understanding of downstream processing of oligos
•    Experience in preparing buffers for purification and maintaining lab instruments such as AKTA purifiers, UF, HPLC and LC-MS
•    Experience using Agilent and Waters analytical instruments for purity analysis
•    Detail and results oriented with experience using ELNs to document experiments and results

You are interested in…

•    Learning and implementing purification strategies for complex oligonucleotides
•    Conducting research into alternate purification strategies
•    Preparing transfer of methods to larger-scale cGMP manufacturing environment
•    Performing routine operations for critical technology components
•    Participating in cross-functional teams and training to gain familiarity in all stages of oligonucleotide research and manufacturing

About you:

You are a skilled individual who can operate in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot instruments, and document operations independently and as part of a team.  You will have the opportunity to organize and present results within the group and interface with other teams, so strong communication skills are critical.  You enjoy overcoming challenges in collaboration with colleagues.

Tessera employees are creative and collaborative problem solvers. They have a strong sense of integrity and unwavering commitment to scientific excellence. 

Meet your Team

All inquiries regarding the posted position should be directed to the Talent Partner (see below). Interested individuals must apply directly to be considered for the opening.    

Jeffrey Berry – Senior Scientist, Oligo Foundry

Jeffrey obtained his Ph.D. in Inorganic Radiochemistry from Washington State University.  His postdoctoral work was at the Army Public Health Center in Maryland, followed by work at DuPont and Nitto Denko Avecia.  He has been at Tessera since 2023, where he has been in downstream purification and process development for the Oligo Foundry working on optimizing purifications as well as developing analytical assays for the group.

Meet our Leadership Team and Board of Directors  

Meet your Talent Partner:

Narissa Furtado-Cordeiro - Manager, Talent Acquisition 

Narissa joined the Biotechnology industry shortly after graduating with her BS in Marketing from Franklin Pierce University. She is currently pursuing a MS in Legal Studies from Northeastern University School of Law while working full time as a Manager in Talent Acquisition at Tessera. She is passionate about helping individuals find a fulfilling opportunity while considering their interests, aspirations and technical skills. Narissa lives in Northern Vermont and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, three-year-old daughter and German Shepherd.

 

Tessera offers a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits currently include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Company Summary:

Tessera Therapeutics is pioneering Gene Writing™— a new biotechnology designed to offer scientists and clinicians the ability to write small and large therapeutic messages into the genome, thereby curing diseases at their source. Gene Writing holds the potential to become a new category in genetic medicine, building upon recent breakthroughs in gene therapy and gene editing while eliminating important limitations in their reach, utilization, and efficacy. Tessera Therapeutics was founded by Flagship Pioneering, a life sciences innovation enterprise that conceives, resources, and develops first-in-category companies to transform human health and sustainability.

More about Tessera Therapeutics:

Tessera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected vetera