Job Description

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.

BlueRock Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Process Development in Toronto, ON. As part of BlueRock's vision to change the future of medicine by enabling ground-breaking cell therapies, the successful candidate will be a key technical contributor to a dynamic and progressive team focused on developing novel therapeutics. The Senior Research Associate will be involved in hands-on work in developing and scaling cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes

Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to development, implementation, characterization and successful execution of robust, state-of-the-art, scalable and automated cGMP compliant processes, including the manufacture of pluripotent stem cells, neurons, cardiomyocytes and other differentiated cell products.
• Perform cell-based characterization assays and identify appropriate ranges for (critical) process parameters to enhance product yield and quality.
• Assist in evaluating relevant existing and novel cell culture platforms for the manufacturing of pluripotent stem cells and their derived cell products
• Document experimental data in a timely and accurate manner, and critically analyze experimental data to develop conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Present and effectively communicate scientific concepts/data/strategy in internal venues (technical meetings, project team meetings) as appropriate.
• Prepare, review and follow standard operating procedures and experiment plans.
• Perform laboratory duties in a safe and efficient fashion.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelors (with 5-7 years experience ) or Masters (with 3-6 years experience) in the life sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, biological sciences, molecular & cell biology or related fields is required.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
• Extensive experience in adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture is required.
• Familiarity with cell characterization methods and technologies, such as flow cytometry, qPCR, immunoassays, and microscopy is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with bioreactors and cell processing technologies is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan experiments and execute complex tasks is required.
• Practical knowledge of experimental design (e.g., DoE) and statistical data analysis is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in technical scientific writing are required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

BlueRock Therapeutics Company Culture Highlights
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams 202 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEOs for Diversity 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture 2021
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 Work Culture on Comparably.

Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/bluerock-therapeutics

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.