Senior Scientist, Computational Biology
Tessera Therapeutics · Somerville, MA · 1 mo ago
Analyst$141k–$171k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with a strong computational background and significant experience in biological research. As part of the Computational Biology team, you will collaborate closely with Platform teams to advance our technologies and deepen our understanding of reagent biology. Your role will involve working with biologists to design and run experiments, developing methods and tools for processing and interpreting molecular data, and presenting findings to an interdisciplinary audience. Your curiosity and passion will fuel your discoveries, while strong connections with biologists and data/software engineers will amplify the impact of your work.
Responsibilities
- Work both independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to design, analyze, and interpret multi-omics technologies focused on understanding gene writing systems.
- Process, analyze, and interpret data from a wide variety of research and preclinical projects to develop rigorous hypotheses.
- Collaborate closely with experimental scientists to ensure that data is effectively utilized for high-level impact.
- Present scientific findings to broad audiences, including senior leadership, to drive decision making in program teams.
- Become part of a dynamic, expanding team in a fast-paced and supportive environment with different groups and experts from various backgrounds.
Requirements
- PhD with 5+ years of experience in an academic or industry setting, OR MS with 10+ years of experience, OR BS with 12+ years of experience.
- Broad knowledge of genome editing technologies and associated off-target discovery assays (e.g., WGS, targeted sequencing, GUIDE‑seq, Digen