Principal Research Associate, Process Development

Comparably, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,054 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueRock Therapeutics in New York is seeking a Principal Research Associate for Process Development. This role involves providing technical leadership and overseeing project plans for developing cell and gene therapy products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in analytical development, project management, and strong organizational skills.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s with 2 years. The salary range for this position is $96,054 to $129,000 annually, with applications accepted online or via email.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's or 2 years with a Master's.
• Hands-on experience in analytical development of cell & gene therapy.
• Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to process development activities.
• Guide research associates through project plans.
• Prepare and review experimental proposals and SOPs.

Skills

Analytical development

Project planning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life-science field

Master’s degree in life-science field

Job description

Principal Research Associate, Process Development (BlueRock Therapeutics, LP; New York, NY) works closely with research, non-clinical, analytical, manufacturing, and quality teams. The role supports efforts to adapt PSC‑derived Neurology bioprocesses from research scale to GMP standards, performing raw‑materials risk assessments, optimizing conditions for scale‑up platforms, and generating GLP‑grade cell supplies for pre‑IND studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and organizational leadership to support process development activities for authentic and engineered cellular products.
• Guide research associates through project plans and effective execution.
• Prepare and review experimental proposals and analytical standard operating procedures for scientific approval.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for tissue‑culture related processes and mentor junior team members.
• Analyze experimental data to draw conclusions that support decision making and next steps within and across projects.
• Present scientific data to colleagues in group meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a life‑science field plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, Master’s degree or equivalent in a life‑science field plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Must Have

• Hands‑on experience in analytical development of cell & gene therapy or biological therapeutics in various stages of development.
• Proven ability to structure, plan, and execute complex projects and programs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to extend these across a team and implement efficient operational processes.

Salary: $96,054 to $129,000 per year.

Apply online at https://www.bluerocktx.com/job-listings/ or send resume to: [e-mail]. Ref: 00095821. An EOE.