About this role
BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company pioneering a new generation of cellular medicines. Utilizing our proprietary CELL+GENE™ platform, we direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create transformative therapies for patients suffering from neurological and ophthalmological diseases. Founded in 2016, BlueRock is at the forefront of the convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering.
Our mission is to harness pluripotent stem cell technology and gene editing to deliver authentic, functional cell therapies that address the root causes of disease and offer hope to millions of patients worldwide. What Are We Doing? Our foundational science enables the generation and directed differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells for allogeneic cellular therapies.
We are passionate about realizing the promise of cell and gene therapy, shaping the future of regenerative medicine, and delivering new therapies to patients with limited or no treatment options. Who is BlueRock? BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique cell+gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases.
The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Founded in 2016 to capitalize on these technological breakthroughs, we are advancing our novel cell+gene platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of authentic and engineered cell therapies across three therapeutic areas: neurology, cardiology, and immunology. What Are We Doing?
Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit. We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.
We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives. Description of Position: BlueRock Therapeutics is seeking a Research Associate I, Process Development in New York City, NYC . As a central development resource at the company, the Process Development team works closely with research, non-clinical, analytical, manufacturing, and quality teams.
The successful candidate will be a key technical contributor to a dynamic and progressive team focused on development, scale up, and tech transfer the end-to-end manufacturing process for authentic and engineered cellular products. The ability to communicate complex topics and assume a broad range of responsibilities is critical. Collaboration with a highly motivated, world-class team of scientists and engineers promises an exciting and engaging work environment for a talented and highly motivated individual.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (ideally PSCs and differentiated cell products) is essential. Responsibilities: Participate in the execution of in vitro experiments to develop, optimize, and characterize scalable processes for phase appropriate manufacture of pluripotent stem cells, and differentiated cellular products working within your team Ability to follow provided standard operating procedures, batch records and other process documentation Perform process analytics to monitor the process performance, improve process understanding and characterize pluripotent stem cells and differentiated cellular products Conduct assigned routine tasks in the laboratory with minimal supervision Analyze and document experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the company quality management system. Attend and participate in internal and external meetings as required.
Minimum Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to: biological sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, neurology Basic wet lab skills, including mammalian cell culture and basic aseptic technique is required Familiarity with cell characterization methods and technologies, such as flow cytometry, qPCR, immunoassays, and microscopy is required Understanding of, or experience with, bioreactor systems is desired Demonstrated ability to follow experimental plans and independently execute complex tasks Strong English written and verbal communications skills Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational skills are required. Work Environment In this position you will work in a controlled laboratory environment On-site work after-hours and weekends is routinely required.
You may be periodically required to move heavy equipment up to 50lbs There is a risk of potential exposure to chemicals and biohazards consistent with somatic cell therapy culture Working in the laboratory requires mandatory use of personal protective equipment Equal Opportunity Workplace: At BlueRock, we welcome and support differences and diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Please let us know if you require disability-related accommodation or other grounds protected by human rights legislation during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. The estimated compensation range for this position is $ 71,000.00 - $ 75,600.00 per year.
Equal Opportunity Workplace: At BlueRock, we welcome and support differences and diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Please let us know if you require disability-related accommodation or other grounds protected by human rights legislation during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.