About BlueRock Therapeutics
BlueRock Therapeutics LP is an innovative clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing transformative cell therapies to address neurological and ophthalmic disorders. Our pipeline includes two advanced investigational therapies: bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01), aimed at treating Parkinson’s disease, and OpCT-001, targeting primary photoreceptor diseases. Established in 2016 as a collaboration between Versant Ventures and Leaps by Bayer, we pride ourselves on our culture of resilience, commitment to advancing medicine, integrity in our mission, and a community-oriented mindset.
Our Mission
Our pioneering science leverages the unique ability to generate and guide the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells suitable for allogeneic cellular therapies. Additionally, we can engineer these cells to produce therapeutic proteins, enzymes, and antibodies, further enhancing their clinical potential.
We are dedicated to realizing the promise of cellular and gene therapies, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and providing new treatment options for millions of patients.
We invite individuals who thrive in a collaborative, vibrant environment and have a strong commitment to advancing groundbreaking cellular therapies that can positively impact patients’ lives.
BlueRock Therapeutics is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for a minimum eight (8) month co-op assignment in the Process Development Department, starting in May 2026, with a preferred extension to the end of April 2027, for a total of twelve (12) months.
The primary goal of this position is to participate and support pluripotent stem cell therapy manufacturing processes, characterization, and in vitro differentiation bioprocesses. The successful candidate will engage in advanced cell therapy projects, gaining hands-on experience with leading-edge technologies. This role involves substantial laboratory work, requiring a strong scientific aptitude and enthusiasm for practical lab methodologies including adherent and suspension cell culture, bioreactor operations, cell harvest, and analytical techniques such as flow cytometry and other cell-based assays.