Senior Scientist, LNP Analytical Development

Your experience includes…

• PhD with 5+ years relevant industry experience or M.S. with 10+ years relevant industry experience in analytical development with a strong history with oligonucleotide/RNA therapeutics and education in a related discipline (Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, etc).
• Must have hand on experience on analytical method development, optimization, qualification, and testing at GMP or non-GMP environments.
• Experience with analysis of RNAs, lipids, and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with at least one or several analytical techniques is required: HPLC (IPRP, SEC, IEX), capillary gel electrophoresis, qPCR, ELISA, western blotting, DLS, MALS, mass spectrometry.
• Familiarity with data analysis software such as Empower, Openlab, Chromeleon, and statistical software such as JMP will be a plus.
• People management experience will be a plus.
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Independently motivated, detail-oriented scientist with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills towards multi-tasking in an extremely fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

You are interested in…  

• Leading phase-appropriate analytical method development, optimization, and qualification for lot release, stability, and characterization of Tessera’s in vivo programs using lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery. 
• Representing the Analytical Development team in cross-functional meetings, presenting results and providing scientific input as needed.
• Exploring new technology and software to strengthen and streamline LNP characterization workflows.
• Maintaining external awareness of advances in the field through keeping updated on relevant publications, attending conferences and workshops.
• Training and mentoring junior scientists as needed.
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as required.

About You:  

You have an interest in developing and implementing LNP molecule characterization assays. You are able to lead LNP teamwork, have impeccable attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

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

Anna Dudkina Director - Head of Analytical Development

Anna has 20+ years of experience in analytical development for biologics and gene therapies from discovery to clinical development, and commercialization. Anna was hired to Tessera in 2021 to build and lead Analytical Development function. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing and hiking with her family, playing tennis, and traveling.

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.

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.