Senior Research Associate, Quality Control (Contractor)

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.

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Lead will be responsible for implementing compendia and total organic carbon methods for internal GMP testing at Tessera. We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is comfortable multitasking and working both independently and cross-functionally. This is a 6-month contract with the ability to extend.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning of compendia method and total organic carbon method implementation within Tessera QC laboratories
• Lead authoring of method implementation documentation including equipment qualification and method verification protocols and reports
• Perform verification studies within Tessera QC laboratories

 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree and 5+ years of related experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years of related experience
• Experience in Quality Control roles supporting GMP testing/manufacturing of gene therapy or gene editing products, ATMPs or equivalent
• Experience with performance of compendia and total organic carbon testing in Quality Control

 

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 veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. Tessera provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with Tessera regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter or Accommodations@tesseratx.com

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.

 

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:  Tessera Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Tessera Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Tessera Therapeutics’ internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Tessera Therapeutics, and Tessera Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.