What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate I, High Throughput Oligonucleotide Chemistry (Contract) position at Tessera Therapeutics?
Your experience includes...
- BS/MS degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field and 0-1 years of relevant experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Chemdraw, and SciFinder.
- Experience in automated synthesizers and HPLC purification is preferred.
- Good written communication and presentation skills.
- Good collaborative skills in the lab.
You are interested in...
- Solid-phase synthesis and downstream deprotection of oligonucleotides (reagent preparation, synthesizer upkeep)
- Purification of oligonucleotides (buffer preparation, analytical sample preparation, HPLC, reverse-phase purification)
- Raw material and finished product inventory and production documentation management
- Maintenance and calibration of synthesis and purification equipment
About you:
Tessera Therapeutics is looking a Research Associate to support upstream processes for Oligonucleotide manufacturing, research and scale -up. You are interested in gaining a deep understanding of organic synthesis techniques and finding efficient ways to synthesize long oligonucleotide. You are comfortable multitasking in a fast paced environment under supervision with support of your team on various aspects of the platform. You are an independent, creative thinker with high attention to detail and are enthusiastic about contributing to new ideas.
Tessera employees are creative and collaborative problem solvers. They have a strong sense of integrity and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Meet your Manager:
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.
Evan Dunkley - Senior Research Associate, High Throughput Oligonucleotide Chemistry
Evan was trained in total synthesis of natural products at Dartmouth College. He joined the Tessera Therapeutics High Throughput Oligonucleotide Chemistry group in 2023 and helped establish and operate the group into a high-functioning team.
Meet our Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Meet your Talent Partner:
Narissa Furtado-Cordeiro - Manager, Talent Acquisition
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 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
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.
