Co-op, Antibody Engineer

Co-Op, Antibody Engineering Group

Tessera Spring Co-op Program: Designed for students as an alternate academic study in their Bachelors or Masters Eligible students would be those attending schools with an established co-op program for academic credit.

Duration: January 13th  – June (6-month program) or August (8-month program) || Monday – Friday, 35-40 hrs/week

• Hands-on Experience:Co-op 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 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 co-op program to the entire organization.
• Student Perks: Daily Lunch Stipend, Commuter Benefit, Onsite Gym and Paid Holidays 

Position Responsibilities:

• Support in vitro and in vivo studies by performing small-/medium-scale antibody productions
• Lead the evaluation and development of a high-throughput antibody expression/purification workflow
• Development of analytical methods and potency assays for antibodies and other targeting moieties
• Design and execute experiments with clear and thorough documentation
• Present research findings in slides format to different audiences within the company
• Adhere to all laboratory safety requirements and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Working towards a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or closely related field
• Completed at least two years of an undergraduate education
• Good attention to detail, ability to plan daily activities and troubleshoot
• Prior lab work experience and ability to work safely and independently in a laboratory environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to support efforts on cross-functional teams
• Quick and engaged learner, independent thinker
• Legally authorized to work in the USA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques, including the maintenance and transfection of cell lines.
• Prior experience with antibodies or other proteins, including transfection, purification, and/or characterization.
• Prior experience with affinity-based purification techniques, such as Protein G and/or Protein A purification.
• Familiarity with protein-related characterization assays and biophysical techniques, including ELISA, flow cytometry, Octet/Biacore, and SDS-PAGE.

Position Summary:

The Co-op will work with and support the Antibody Engineering team in developing new therapies. We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable multitasking and working independently on various aspects of the antibody platform. This individual will join a dynamic, rapidly growing, and highly collaborative team.