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 Molecular Design internship will be responsible for supporting the design of new molecules and modeling the intricacies of molecular complexes. We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic and self-motivated student who is comfortable multitasking and working in a team environment. This student will gain industry experience and exposure while working with our novel gene writing technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work both independently and collaboratively to design novel molecules (e.g. protein, nucleic acids, lipids) using rational and data-driven approaches.
- Review the latest scientific literature in molecular modeling methods, especially those using biomolecular design, computational biophysics and machine learning (ML).
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to devise, train, interpet and apply models using public and proprietary sequence, structure, and function data.
- Present scientific findings to project teams.
Basic Qualifications:
- Rising junior, senior or MS student (for the co-op option) or MS/PhD student (for the internship option) working towards a degree in a STEM discipline with coursework in biophysics, biochemistry, mathematics, and computer science.
- Familiarity with structure-function relationships of proteins and enzymatic mechanisms.
- Fluency in one or more programming languages, especially Python.
- Attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and troubleshoot.
- Quick and engaged learner, independent thinker.
- Enthusiasm and excitement for the pursuit of cutting-edge science.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with at least one molecular modeling software tool such as Rosetta, Schrodinger, NAMD, or GROMACS.
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 [email protected]
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.
