What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist, Device Development position at BlueRock Therapeutics?
Who is BlueRock?
BlueRock Therapeutics LP is a clinical stage cell therapy harnessing the power of cell therapy to create a pipeline of new medicines for people suffering from neurological and ophthalmic diseases. Two of our novel investigational cell therapies, bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and OpCT-001 for the treatment of primary photoreceptor diseases are clinical stage programs. BlueRock was founded in 2016 as a joint venture of Versant Ventures and Leaps by Bayer. Our culture is defined by the courage to persist regardless of the challenge, the urgency to transform medicine and deliver hope, integrity guided by mission, and community-mindedness with the understanding that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.
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 Technologist, Device Development is a part of the Device Development team and be responsible for conducting cross-departmental experiments, owning parts of verification and validation testing, prototyping, fabrication, assembly, and contributing to device design and process modifications. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with hands-on experience and enjoys working individually and as part of a team. Collaboration with a highly motivated, world-class team of engineers and scientists promises an exciting and engaging work environment. Experience with mechanical device assembly and testing is required. Familiarity with design verification and validation testing is a plus.
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Support the development of medical devices and laboratory equipment and consumables by executing assigned tasks alongside engineers and scientists.
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Perform hands on lab activities including device assembly, prototyping, component fabrication, rework, and test setup and execution.
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Assist with the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation, such as drawings, DHF docs, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and inspection forms.
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Plan and execute builds and test builds in the lab, including coordinating activities with internal teams and external vendors when directed.
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Develop test protocols and perform engineering experiments, verification & validation tests, accurately record data and observations, and write test reports.
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Manage setup, operation, and maintenance of lab equipment and test fixtures, ensuring equipment readiness and proper documentation.
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Support manufacturing and pilot build activities by executing hands on assembly operations and developing procedures to support daily workflow.
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Collect, organize, and summarize experimental and test data for reports and presentations.
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Follow and help establish quality, safety, and documentation procedures, including design controls and good documentation practices.
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Collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and biology teams, to support day to day lab and development activities.
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Interact with suppliers and third party vendors by preparing materials, parts, or documentation as needed.
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Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve lab workflows, test methods, and equipment organization.
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Perform lab support tasks such as inventory tracking, material preparation, labeling, and organizing workspaces.
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Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience, preferably in a related field (electromechanical or medical devices) OR Associate's Degree or College Diploma and 6 years of experience, or 8 years of experience.
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Able to utilize computer-based equipment control and data collection systems
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Basic familiarity with medical device development or regulated environments is a plus.
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Experience or coursework involving hands on lab work, such as device assembly, prototyping, testing, or fabrication.
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Ability to follow written procedures and protocols carefully and maintain accurate records.
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Strong attention to detail
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Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar)
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Comfortable using common laboratory tools, fixtures, and measurement equipment.
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Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assigned tasks independently.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills for documenting work and collaborating with team members.
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Demonstrated curiosity, reliability, and enthusiasm for learning new technical skills in an R&D setting.
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Working knowledge of measurement equipment such as vision systems, manual height gages, general inspection tools.
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Knowledge of design control systems such as ISO 13485 and FDA Quality System Regulation nice to have.
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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.