Co-Op, Lab Operations & GMP Facilities

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.

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 Lab Operations & Facilities Co-Op will support two departments within BlueRock’s Engineering & MSAT function (Lab Operations and GMP Facilities).The Lab Operations & GMP Facilities Co-Op will support two departments within BlueRock’s Engineering & MSAT function (Lab Operations and GMP Facilities).This Co-op placement will support the optimization and administration of BlueRock’s CMMS - Computerized Maintenance & Management System (for asset management). The co-op will help improve data quality, standardize maintenance processes across departments, and refresh internal training materials and SOPs to enable consistent adoption and long-term sustainment. A summary of role responsibilities has been provided below:

Clean and validate raw CMMS data (assets, locations, equipment hierarchy, naming conventions) by identifying duplicates, gaps, and inconsistencies; develop and help apply agreed naming conventions and data standards.

Map current-state maintenance workflows across departments and help define a standardized future-state process (request intake, prioritization, planning, execution, close-out, and documentation).

Draft and update SOPs, work instructions, and quick-reference guides that align with the standardized process and CMMS functionality; incorporate feedback and maintain version control.

Revamp internal training materials (job aids, slide decks, checklists) and support training delivery logistics (session planning, attendance tracking, follow-ups) to drive adoption.

Track actions, risks, and decisions for the CMMS workstream; produce simple progress summaries and metrics (e.g., data completeness, training coverage, SOP updates).

Hands-on exposure to supporting cross-functional departments (Lab Operations and GMP Facilities), building an understanding of how day-to-day lab operations and site maintenance work together in a regulated environment.

Practical experience improving data quality and governance (data cleanup, naming conventions, data dictionaries, and templates) to enable reliable reporting and system performance.

Experience mapping and standardizing cross-functional processes, including documenting current-state workflows and helping implement consistent future-state practices.

Skill-building in technical writing and change enablement through drafting/updating SOPs, work instructions, and training materials that support end-user adoption.

Increased confidence working with stakeholders and SMEs—gathering requirements, incorporating feedback, and communicating progress in a structured way.

Currently enrolled in an Engineering Degree program at an accredited university in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. 

Possess the ability to work on a 6-12 month assignment, full-time.

Must be 18 years of age by the start of the internship/co-op. 

Must have transportation to the site in Toronto, ON, CA. 

This position is intended to be full-time onsite.

Excellent organizational skills, sufficient to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. 

Excellent communication skills.

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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