Research Associate I, Process Development

About the Role

BlueRock Therapeutics is seeking a Research Associate I, Process Development in New York City. The Process Development team is a central development resource, working closely with research, non-clinical, analytical, manufacturing, and quality teams. This role will be a key technical contributor to a dynamic team focused on the development, scale-up, and tech transfer of end-to-end manufacturing processes for authentic and engineered cellular products.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of in vitro experiments to develop, optimize, and characterize scalable processes for phase-appropriate manufacture of pluripotent stem cells and differentiated cellular products.
• Follow provided standard operating procedures, batch records, and other process documentation.
• Perform process analytics to monitor process performance, improve process understanding, and characterize pluripotent stem cells and differentiated cellular products.
• Conduct assigned routine tasks in the laboratory with minimal supervision.
• Analyze and document experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attend and participate in internal and external meetings as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (ideally PSCs and differentiated cell products) is essential.
• Basic wet lab skills, including mammalian cell culture and basic aseptic technique are required.
• Familiarity with cell characterization methods and technologies, such as flow cytometry, qPCR, immunoassays, and microscopy is required.
• Understanding of, or experience with, bioreactor systems is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to follow experimental plans and independently execute complex tasks.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to: biological sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, neurology.

Work Environment

• Work in a controlled laboratory environment.
• On-site work after-hours and weekends is routinely required.
• Periodically required to move heavy equipment up to 50lbs.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and biohazards.
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment in the laboratory.