Senior Scientist, Computational Biology

The role

You will design, analyze, and interpret multi-omics technologies to understand gene writing systems. You will collaborate with biologists to design experiments and develop methods for processing molecular data.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, and interpret multi-omics technologies focused on understanding gene writing systems
• Process, analyze, and interpret data from research and preclinical projects to develop hypotheses
• Collaborate with experimental scientists to ensure data is utilized for high-level impact
• Present scientific findings to senior leadership to drive decision making
• Work with biologists to design and run experiments
• Develop methods and tools for processing and interpreting molecular data

Required qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years of experience in 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
• Hands-on experience developing, executing, and troubleshooting NGS analysis pipelines in cloud-based environments
• Experience with AWS/cloud computing
• Experience with version control, reproducible analysis practices, and software development best practices
• Experience with workflow tools such as Nextflow, Dagster, or equivalent systems
• Experience with AI tools for daily work

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Group life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement

Before you apply

• Interested individuals must apply directly to be considered

About the company

Tessera Therapeutics is pioneering Gene Writing to write therapeutic messages into the genome to cure diseases at their source.