Senior Engineering Technician (R&D)
- BlueRock Therapeutics
- Full time
- Toronto, Ontario
- Posted: August 15, 2020
BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company with a mission to develop regenerative medicines for intractable diseases. BlueRock Therapeutics’ CELL+GENE™ platform harnesses the power of cells for new medicines across neurology, cardiology and immunology indications. BlueRock Therapeutics’ cell differentiation technology recapitulates the cell’s developmental biology to produce authentic cell therapies, which are further engineered for additional function. Utilizing these cell therapies to replace damaged or degenerated tissue brings the potential to restore or regenerate lost function. BlueRock’s culture is defined by scientific innovation, highest ethical standards and an urgency to bring transformative treatments to all who would benefit. For more information, visit www.bluerocktx.com.
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.
Description of Position
As part of BlueRock Therapeutics’ vision to change the future of medicine by enabling ground-breaking cell therapies, the Senior Engineering Technician will be a key contributor of a dynamic and progressive team in the development of devices to facilitate delivery of cell therapy products. The individual will support various R&D engineering-related tasks and projects, will perform technical job functions and work with various cross-functional groups to support day-to-day operations and special projects. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with hands-on experience. Collaboration with a highly motivated, world-class team of scientists and engineers promises an exciting and engaging work environment for self-starting candidates.
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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.