Research Associate I, Process Development

About the 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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

Pay

The estimated compensation range for this position is $71,000.00 - $75,600.00 per year.

Schedule

On-site work after-hours and weekends is routinely required. You may be periodically required to move heavy equipment up to 50lbs. Working in the laboratory requires mandatory use of personal protective equipment. There is a risk of potential exposure to chemicals and biohazards consistent with somatic cell therapy culture.