Co-Op, Cell Therapy Formulation Development

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.

As part of BlueRock Therapeutics’ vision to change the future of medicine by enabling ground-breaking cell therapies, the candidate will be a technical contributor of a dynamic team developing formulations for cellular medicines.  

The successful candidate will support the development of formulations at Bluerock by identifying, designing, and testing formulations to optimize cellular drug productacross therapeutic areas (neurology, cardiology, and ophthalmology). 

The Formulation Development team interacts closely with other Process & Analytical Developmentteams and works collaboratively with scientists and engineers in different fields. The successful candidate will be engaged in a work environment that is highly dynamic and suits well to collaborative and self-starting individuals. 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of formulation development experimental studies.
• Act as technical contributor for formulation development and chemical, physical, and biological characterization of formulations.
• Conduct assigned routine tasks in the laboratory with minimal supervision.
• Learn and understand background on assigned technical tasks.
• Discuss work with supervisor and coworkers to offer or request support.
• Identify problems and escalate accordingly.
• Draft protocols, reports, SOPs with appropriate supervisor guidance and using templates.
• Deliver short technical presentations within functional group.
• Acts on priority of assigned tasks under direct supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Have currently enrolled in a graduate program (Masters or Ph.D.) at an accredited university in Life Sciences,Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Engineering Science, Chemical/Biomedical/Biologicalengineering,or related field of study.
• Possess the ability to work a 6-month assignment, full-time.
• Must be 18 years of age by the start of the internship/co-op.
• Must have transportation to the site in Toronto, ON, CA.
• This position is intended to be on-site, and candidates will be informed should anything change.
• Experience with routine formulation physico-chemical testing procedures.
• Experience working with cell culture and aseptic techniques as an asset.
• Self-motivated and with a proven ability to be highly productive and successful in a fast-paced work environment, with excellent attention to detail and meticulous bench work.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, sufficient to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

All Emerging Talent roles are paid $28/hr.