Join us as we turn molecular elegance into life-changing possibilities.
Named to the 2025 Endpoints 11 list of most promising biotech companies, we’re driven by a bold vision to shape the future of genomic medicine. If you re a molecular innovator or genomic explorer who is excited by the possibility of designing the missing tools that will define the future of genomic medicine—join us.
Nothing Gets Lost in Translation
We believe that respect begins with the hiring process. Your time, energy, and interest in our mission matter deeply to us. That’s why every application we receive is reviewed by a real person—never screened out by an algorithm. A member of our team will thoughtfully review your submission and ensure you receive a response, every time. We’re committed to a hiring experience that reflects the same thoughtfulness, transparency, and care we bring to our science.
Be Part of a Breakthrough
Ready to build with us? We’re currently hiring for the following positions:
The Voices Behind the Vision
There’s a deep satisfaction in ending the day knowing that your work makes a difference. Our innovative approach has the potential to treat a wide array of conditions, giving our efforts a profound purpose beyond our own individual goals.
Chaya Spiegel
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER
Working with teams in both Boston and Israel gives us a unique rhythm that is fast-moving, but also deeply focused on long-term development. With leadership coming from different parts of the world, you get a diverse mix of perspectives that shapes how we think and work.
Devin Trudeau
DIRECTOR OF PROTEIN ENGINEERING
Our Benefits: Taking Care of Our People
At Averna, we believe that great science starts with a great team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones—at work, at home, and in life.
TIME TO RECHARGE
We believe rest fuels innovation. That’s why we offer unlimited paid time off and flexible holiday scheduling—so you can take the time you need, when you need it.
HEALTH BENEFITS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
We offer comprehensive health and wellness coverage options designed to support you and your loved ones with the care that matters most.
Investing in your future
We help you prepare for what’s next with retirement savings programs and company contributions that grow alongside your career.
The Purpose That Drives Us
At Averna, we’re resolving today’s limitations to build tomorrow’s breakthroughs—a new generation of genetic medicine starts here. Inspired by nature, we look to retrotransposons, or mobile genetic elements, which serve as the foundation of our gene insertion technology. Our approach has the potential to tackle a wide range of illnesses, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and the many rare genetic diseases where patients are missing a crucial function that current technologies are not able to effectively replace.
The last frontier in genome engineering is here—precise, programmable gene insertion.
Built for Progress
Averna is powered by rigorous science and inventive thinking. We’re united by a bold ambition to deliver the gene insertion technology that genomic medicine has been missing. Our goal? To lay the groundwork for a new generation of therapies that are safe, stable, and designed to reach more patients than ever before.
EEO Statement
We believe that advancing science starts with inclusive teams. Averna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, including natural or protective hairstyle, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions, including breastfeeding, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic by law. The information collected during Averna’s application process is used solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain Averna employment statistics.
We are building a company where everyone has a voice and an opportunity to thrive. We are committed to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all candidates, including individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Act, or local law. If you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process, please contact us at info@avernatx.com or (617) 308-9182.