Research Associate I, in Vivo

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. 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.

About the Role

BlueRock Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our In Vivo team in New York, NY. Under direct supervision, this individual will be an integral member of the In Vivo Research team and will assist with research activities to support the characterization of our cellular therapies in animal models. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to bringing a new class of cellular therapies to patients using our unique CELL+GENE platform.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical operations including surgical tool sterilization, animal prep and post-operative care.
• Assist with mouse breeding colonies, including pairing breeders and separating mating cages.
• Perform routine health checks (i.e. cage side assessment and recording weekly/monthly body weights) and necessary interventions (i.e. nail trimming, adding wet food or euthanasia).
• Conduct and support various behavioral assays in mouse.
• Perform cardiac perfusions and tissue collection.
• Perform tissue processing (cryosectioning) coupled to various immunohistochemical techniques.
• Perform image acquisition by microscopy (widefield, confocal).
• Maintain accurate records of animals.
• Present scientific data to peers at internal platforms.
• Analyze and document experimental data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and follow standard operating procedures and experiment plans.
• Strict adherence to animal welfare protocols and humane treatment of research animals.
• Adherence to biosafety measures, use of Personal Prote Equipment, and disinfection of incoming materials.
• This position requires the employee to be on-site at least 5 days/week due to hands-on laboratory work.
• This position requires occasional compensated overtime on the weekend.

Organizational Impact

• Contributes to project and team results by generating high-quality, reliable scientific data that informs decision-making.
• Ensures scientific integrity and consistency in execution to support timeline and program goals.

Leadership Scope

• Demonstrates strong laboratory practices, shares knowledge with peers, and contributes to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Builds technical credibility and positively influences team effectiveness through preparation, communication, and consistency in the lab.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 0+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience handling/working with mice in a laboratory setting.
• Candidates with neuroscience-related experience (e.g., drug dosing, animal behavior, and histology) will be given priority consideration.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills in an extremely fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Knowledge of good documentation practices required in a preclinical environment is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort using various software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), documentation management software (SharePoint, Benchling), and statistical analysis software is ideal.

Pay

The estimated compensation range for this position is $66,000.00 - $70,470.00 per year.