Co-Op, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology

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.

The Manufacturing Sciences & Technology Co-Op will support technology transfers, process validations and GMP manufacturing to ensure the creation of protocols and processes that incorporate contemporary technologies and methodologies and provide products that are consistent with scientific and clinical goals of the program. Additionally, draft and review protocols, production procedures, and process optimization reports, and provide technical assessment and approval for process changes as well as documentation pertaining to process development, characterization, and validation to meet regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will act as a resource for the Manufacturing Sciences & Technology group, and will collaborate with other groups such as process development, analytical development, and manufacturing including internal and external development partners.

Responsibilities

• Support all Tech Transfer activities related to process transfer from Process Development to the manufacturing, including internal and external partners, such as writing or reviewing technical documentation (tech transfer plans, raw material and equipment assessments, protocols, reports, or procedures).
• Interpret manufacturing process data, identify trends, troubleshoot problems, and drive data-driven decision-making with effective and concise communications.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for continuous improvement across manufacturing processes that reduce cost, save time, improve process attributes, and optimize quality.
• Interface with Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams to ensure compliant tech transfer activities are ongoing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated in a Bachelor’s or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university in Engineering or related field of study.
• Ability to work a 6-month assignment, full-time.
• Must be 18 years of age by the start of the co-op.
• Must have transportation to the site in Cambridge, MA, USA.
• This position is intended to be on-site and candidates will be informed should anything change.
• Excellent organizational skills, sufficient to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across multiple functions.

All Emerging Talent roles are paid $28/hr.