Careers@Tessera at Tessera Therapeutics (Somerville Massachusetts, United States)
Tessera Therapeutics· Somerville Massachusetts, United States·
Job description
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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.
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.
Why work at Tessera Therapeutics
- Culture Highlights: Values are explicitly defined: Collaborative, Rigorous, Agile, Tenacious, Community. Described as an inclusive, purpose-driven culture of change makers.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Office-based in Somerville, MA (no fully remote positions currently posted); free onsite gym, bike storage, commuter stipend, and free snack bars.
- Notable Perks:
- Unlimited PTO, 12 paid holidays, 7 “gift of time” days off (including company-wide winter and summer breaks).
- Generous medical/dental/vision plans (employer contributions), 401k employer match, company-paid life and disability.
- Wellness discounts (gym memberships, equipment, athletic gear), Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), volunteerism program, open office hours with CEO/CHRO/R&D Leadership.
- Engineering/Lab Culture: Heavy R&D focus—49% of employees are in Research; emphasis on cutting-edge genomics, delivery science, and early therapeutic development.
- Talent Signals: Recent departures and staffing reductions (-39.8% YoY headcount to 210) suggest a strategic pivot/refocus; current active job postings (4 contracts) indicate cautious hiring aligned with pipeline milestones.
- Ideal Candidate: Passionate about genetic medicine, comfortable with high-science/high-risk early-stage biotech, thrives in a collaborative and rigorous wet-lab environment.