Analytical Development Internship

Analytical Development Internship

Tessera Summer Intern Program: Tessera Therapeutics’ 10- to 12-week summer internship offers hands-on experience at a pioneering Gene Writing™company. Interns work alongside experts, gaining practical skills and industry insight in a dynamic biotech environment.This internship is designed for students enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program. 

Duration: June 2^nd  – August 8^th (10 week program) or August 22^nd(12 week program) || Monday – Friday, 35-40 hrs/week

• Hands-on Experience:Interns participants will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on innovative projects at the forefront of biotechnology. 
• Coffee Chats with Leadership:Regular informal sessions will be arranged where students can engage in candid conversations with Tessera Therapeutics' leadership team. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to gain insights into leadership styles, career paths, and industry trends.
• Career Development Workshops: Throughout the program, participants will have access to a series of workshops focused on enhancing key professional skills such as communication, drafting a resume and interviewing.
• Student Outings and Activities:To foster a sense of camaraderie and community among participants, Tessera Therapeutics will organize various outings and activities. 
• Student Presentation:Opportunity to present accomplishments at the end of the Internship program to the entire organization.
• Student Perks: Daily Lunch Stipend, Commuter Benefit, Onsite Gym and Paid Holidays 

 Position Responsibilities:

• To learn and gain experience with fundamental lab skills such as pipetting, instrument operation and troubleshooting, buffer and reagent preparation, tube labelling and aliquoting, sample inventory and management, consumable restocking, data compiling, data analysis and interpretation, good documentation practices 
• The candidate will assist with day-to-day activities in the lab and gain experience as a good lab citizen i.e. lab upkeep and organization 
• The successful candidate will work closely with a team of scientists to develop novel and efficient assays as well as to support and execute routine sample testing 
• Support of analytical assays and assay development, including but not limited to: ELISA, qPCR, Jess Automated Western Blot, Quant-it, and cell-based methods 
• Effectively collaborate within the analytical team and with other functional teams 
• Learn about the biotech industry, Tessera as a company, analytical development and other departments  
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required
• Adhering to all laboratory safety requirements and procedures

 Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in BS program in a relevant discipline with 0 years of industry experience is required. 
• Learning mindset with enthusiasm to participate in and contribute to daily lab activities and projects 
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Position Summary:

Tessera is seeking an intern to join the Analytical Development team for routine assay support, development, and optimization. We are searching for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual who is actively seeking a experience in biotech. This position will provide exposure to basic laboratory skills and specialized instrumentation, as well as industry culture and concepts.

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.