Co-Op, Immunology (Macrophage)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Research – Immunology Macrophage /
Co-op /
On-site
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 BlueRock (Co-op) 6-months program will include one or more projects in Immunology team in Bluerock Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA. This is a great opportunity for a talented and self-motivated undergraduate or graduate student to learn and contribute to cutting-edge cellular therapies while gaining valuable career experience in translational Immunology.
The candidate will work with a scientific mentor to gain direct, hands-on experience working with human iPSCs & PBMCs. Primary job activities will include assisting with & setting up in vitro primary cell functional assays to evaluate mechanism of action of our +gene cellular therapeutics. Lab-based techniques learned can include isolation of primary immune cells from human blood, flow cytometry, multiplex cytokine readouts (Luminex, Legendplex), ELISA, qPCR, & iPSC cell culture & differentiation.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the execution of cell phenotyping and immunological assays (Flow Cytometry, Luminex, Legendplex, ELISA, qPCR) to assess cells from multiple functional assays to evaluate the anti-tumor MOA of our cell-based therapeutics
- Participate in the development of new functional assays using primary human immune cells, including T cells, Macrophages & other cell types as required.
- Culture, maintain and characterize mammalian cell lines
- Analyze, review, and present data within Team and Immunology Goup Meetings
- Comply with standard laboratory practices and company policies, including notebook document and biosafety policies.
- Maintain scientific curiosity and familiarity with relevant literature and cutting-edge technologies to advance research direction
Minimum Requirements
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a Bachelor's degree program in Immunology or a cell or molecular biology program. Students enrolled in graduate programs (MS) are highly encouraged to apply.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture is required
- Documented strong analytical, communication, presentation, and writing skills.
- Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to 6 consecutive months beginning June or July 2024
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Experience in flow cytometry cell immunophenotyping and analysis is preferred
$28 - $28 an hour
All Emerging Talent roles are paid $28/hr.
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.
