Research Associate II, Oligonucleotide Chemistry

Your experience includes...

• BS/MS degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field. Industry experience is a plus.
• Experience in different oligonucleotide synthesis techniques using Mermade or Oligo Pilot synthesizers preferred.
• Experience in HPLC purification and analysis of long oligonucleotides are a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Chemdraw, and SciFinder.
• Good written communication and presentation skills.

You are interested in....

• Finding Novel and efficient ways to synthesize long oligonucleotides.
• Gaining a deep understanding of organic synthesis techniques 
• In-process testing using analytical HPLC

About you:

The Research Associate position will be responsible in supporting upstream processes for oligonucleotide manufacturing for research and scale-up.  You are a driven, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable multitasking and working independently on various aspects of the platform under tight timelines. You are interested in joining a dynamic team who is responsible for supporting the upstream process for oligonucleotide manufacturing for research and scale-up. 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.

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 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

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