Find your opportunity to help unlock the full potential of cell therapies for patients around the world.
Explore Open RolesAt SQZ Biotechnologies, we aim to improve patient care around the world by unlocking the full potential of cell therapies. We are inspired by the belief that we can make safer and more effective cell therapies for more diseases, and in doing so, transform patient outcomes. And by developing solutions that would allow for streamlined manufacturing, we see a future where cell therapies are accessible to more patients.
Created by our employees, SQZ® core values unite and inspire us.
Good ideas can become better ones and lead to remarkably successful outcomes when working together. At SQZ, we believe in building on ideas and finding solutions to problems through collaboration.
We embrace an empowered working environment. SQZ employees have the power to act and are encouraged to contribute by serving as project owners or by helping others do their best work. Our commitment to empowerment supports decision-making agility and creates job fulfillment, which we believe are vital to happiness and company growth.
SQZ employees act with integrity and with a focus on doing what’s right. This is our commitment to the patients in our trials, to our partners and shareholders, and to each other. Doing the right thing everyday fuels our positive work environment and propels us forward.
At the very heart of trying new, important things is having a courageous spirit. It takes courage and bravery to think outside the box and voice your opinions. This spirit represents a core foundation of our innovative work culture.
At SQZ, we believe that gratification comes from the challenge of trying to do something incredibly important and doing it together. We are on this journey together and support each other every step along the way.
We believe in a well-balanced life.
Paid Parental Leave
Up to 13 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Health Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for SQZ employees and their families.
Financial Wellness
401(k) with employer match, company paid life and disability insurance coverage, and student loan refinancing options.
Equity
Generous new hire equity grants as well as the ability to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Work-Life Integration
A high-achieving culture that promotes flexibility, in addition to 11 paid holidays and up to 6 weeks paid time off, including a 1-week winter shut down.
Increased Savings
Pre-tax savings through HSA with employer contribution, FSA, and Dependent Care Accounts.
Easy Commuting Options
Free on-site parking, subsidized MBTA passes, and free shuttle service.
Well-Being
Free Headspace accounts, annual personal travel stipend, and fitness reimbursements.
Office Perks
Bottomless office snacks, cold brew on tap, company sponsored monthly social events, and exciting development opportunities.
We have exceptional talent.
I am proud to be on a team with such creative and passionate people, and where innovation and collaboration thrive together to make big ideas possible. Importantly, I believe SQZ empowers personal and professional development for its employees through providing diverse opportunities for leadership and growth.
Chief of Staff
SQZ fosters many values I care about deeply on a professional and personal level, namely a passion for science, diversity and helping people. I joined SQZ in its early stage, and it has been wonderful to witness the company evolve from an early start up to a clinical stage company that focuses on saving patients’ lives with science. Working in a team that values creativity, differing opinions, and welcomes new ideas is fun and nourishing.
Associate Director, Immuno-Oncology Research
I joined SQZ as a protein chemist in 2017. I was immediately impressed by the collaborative and welcoming spirit of the company. I have experienced many opportunities to grow and develop professionally, including the ability to laterally transition into analytical development work. The work I get to do every day with the CMC team is the most challenging and rewarding work I could ever think of.
Director, Analytical Development
As an employee for over three-and-a-half years, SQZ has provided me with a work environment where I can feel challenged, grow, and be constantly motivated. Importantly, at SQZ, I've had the opportunity to actively work and lead teams advancing therapies into the clinic. I am thrilled to be a part of a team with members from all walks of life, bringing exceptional diversity to the variety of experiences and opinions at our company.
Principal Scientist
I wanted to be a part of an organization that cared about its employees just as much as its mission - and I couldn't be happier to have found my way to SQZ. The only thing better than having a people-first culture is being able to contribute to it.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
At SQZ, I am constantly motivated to create innovations that can contribute directly to the patient experience. It is very fulfilling to come in and contribute to a variety of projects, knowing that I will have some meaningful impact.
Head of Engineering
SQZ combines adventure, learning and fun!
SQZ Field Day
Annual employee event with equal parts competition and fun
Company Outing
SQZ employees ready to cheer on the Red Sox at Fenway Park
Coffee Break
The team that caffeinates together, squeezes together
SQZ Presents
SQZ team presents research with style at a conference
Balancing Work and Fun
SQZ employees take in the sights on the water
200 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Suite 210, Watertown, MA 02472
Our headquarters is located within vibrant Arsenal Yards, a new hub for Massachusetts life sciences companies. We enjoy beautifully remodeled office space and state-of-the-art lab facilities, free parking, and easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
If you think you are a fit for our team and have the skills we need but don’t see a position listed, send a resume to jobs@sqzbiotech.com.
Internships: We accept resumes year-round for our summer internship program as well as our college co-op program. For questions about co-op and intern opportunities, email jobs@sqzbiotech.com..