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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.
BlueRock Therapeutics is seeking a Co-Op for our Discovery Analytics team, based at our New York City location. The candidate will help drive assay discovery and development, establishing critical characterization and quality assays for cell therapy products and manufacturing processes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and execute in vitro experiments to assess and develop novel assays/biomarkers, techniques, and technologies to characterize cell therapy development processes.
- Perform flow cytometry, ELISA, analytical, cell-based, PCR-based and other assays as required.
- Collect, analyze, track, and trend data from various assays,
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and incorporate them into product quality assessments as appropriate.
- This position requires hands-on laboratory work.
- Present scientific data to colleagues in group meetings, prepare and present internal and external presentations (presentations, posters, publications).
- Perform additional duties to support the safe and efficient operation of the laboratory, and other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Skills/Contacts
- Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
- Shares relevant information openly and seeks appropriate input from others outside of the direct team; develops and maintains effective cross-functional working relationships and partnerships; responds positively and constructively to requests for support from across the organization.
- Creatively challenges the status quo to find new ways of working; looks for the opportunities that arise during times of change; readily adapts to new environment, jobs, technologies and processes.
Working Conditions
- Candidate will be working in office and controlled laboratory environments.
- 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Relevant college-level coursework in biological sciences
- Familiarity or exposure to standard analytics equipment and procedures including, but not limited to Flow cytometry, ELISA, DNA/RNA analysis, cell-based and screening assays, protein analysis, sterility, mycoplasma, endotoxin, cell-counting, qPCR, ddPCR, IHC/pathology.
- A basic understanding of aseptic techniques and technologies is preferred.
- The ability to be highly productive and successful in a high pace work environment with excellent attention to detail and meticulous bench work.
- Competency in computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Possess the ability to work at least a 6-month assignment, full-time from June 2024
$28 - $28
All Emerging Talent roles are paid $28/hr.
BlueRock Therapeutics Company Culture Highlights
Winner of Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work (Mid-size Company) 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Women 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO 2022
BlueRock Therapeutics is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.
Engineering Department is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health & Wellness
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
401K / Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus
Office Perks
Unique Office Space
Company Social Outings
Free Food
Work From Home Policy
