Research Associate II, Research (Myeloid Biology)

Who is BlueRock?

BlueRock Therapeutics LP is a clinical stage cell therapy harnessing the power of cell therapy to create a pipeline of new medicines for people suffering from neurological and ophthalmic diseases. Two of our novel investigational cell therapies, bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and OpCT-001 for the treatment of primary photoreceptor diseases are clinical stage programs. BlueRock was founded in 2016 as a joint venture of Versant Ventures and Leaps by Bayer. Our culture is defined by the courage to persist regardless of the challenge, the urgency to transform medicine and deliver hope, integrity guided by mission, and community-mindedness with the understanding that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.

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 an enthusiastic and driven individual to fill an exciting Research Associate (RA) level position at the RAI or RAII levels in New York City, NY.  The successful candidate will support the development of cell therapy products and platforms at BlueRock by executing molecular and cell-based assays and will join the Myeloid Biology teamwithin the Neurology program based on their qualifications.  Candidates in this role will be responsible for collaborating with various functional groups including research teams, discovery analytics, in vivo sciences, and gene editing to advance projects, including the coordination of sample testing, data analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starting individual who enjoys hands-on scientific execution, collaboration, and is seeking valuable career experience.

• Be responsible for data generation, collection, interpretation, and communication of results under supervision.
• Mammalian cell culture; maintenance of cell lines and primary cells under stringent sterility conditions.
• Execute plate reader assays (for example, ELISA, Luminescence, biochemical assays).
• Perform DNA/RNA-based, flow cytometric, immunofluorescence and other analytical assays as required.
• Perform cell-based assays to evaluate cell function, behavior, phenotype
• Analyze and document experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the company quality management system.
• Present scientific data to colleagues in group meetings, prepare and present internal and external presentations (presentations, posters, publications) as required.
• Collaborate with other team members as needed to advance our programs.
• Perform additional duties to support the safe and efficient operation of the laboratory, and other duties as assigned.
• This position requires the employee to be on-site due to hands-on laboratory work.
• This position requires occasional compensated overtime on the weekend.

• Degree in Biological Sciences (Cell Biology, Stem Cell Biology or Molecular Biology etc.) or related discipline is required. B.S. with 0-5 years or M.S. with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience with microglia/macrophage cells is highly desired but not required
• Prior hands-on experience with cell-based assays, characterization methods and cell culture (for example, human stem cells and primary cells) is required
• Minimum of 1+ year experience in executing cell culture procedures under strict aseptic conditions
• Ideal candidate has experience with standard molecular testing procedures, equipment and software including, but not limited to, DNA/RNA analysis (extraction, quantitation), qPCR, etc.
• Great team player, ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with the larger team
• A proven ability to be highly productive and successful in a high-paced work environment with excellent attention to details and meticulous bench work.
• Excellent record-keeping skills required

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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.

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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.