Co-Op, Device Development Engineering

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.

This co-op position is embedded within BlueRock Therapeutics’ Device Development & Manufacturing team and supports the design, testing, and risk management of novel medical devices used in cell therapy delivery. This is not a passive internship. The successful candidate will work hands-on with development engineers on real medical devices, contribute to regulated design documentation, and support verification activities that directly impact program decisions. You will be expected to think like an engineer, ask good questions, document your work rigorously, and operate in a fast-moving, regulated development environment.

What you will work on:
• Depending on project needs and your skill set, responsibilities may include:
• · Supporting the design and development of medical devices and sub-systems used in regenerative medicine applications
• · Designing and prototyping device components and test fixturing
• · Assisting with engineering test method development, execution, and data analysis
• · Drafting and updating engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, BOMs, assembly instructions, and inspection forms
• · Supporting design verification and risk management activities (e.g., test reports, DFMEA inputs, design rationale)
• · Working closely with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, External Test Labs, Suppliers) to resolve technical issues
• · Participating in hands-on lab work, including device assembly, testing, and inspection
• · Clearly communicating results through well-written technical reports and presentations
• This role offers exposure to the full device development lifecycle — from early design through verification — within a regulated medical device environment.

What we are looking for:
• Required:
• · Currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering program specializing in Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering (or a closely related field)
• · Availability to work full-time for 12–14 months
• · Strong fundamentals in mechanical design and engineering problem-solving
• · Prior experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks strongly preferred)
• · Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities
• · Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Nice to Have (Not Required):
• · Previous experience in medical devices, manufacturing, or regulated industries
• · Experience with engineering testing, data analysis, or cell lab work
• · Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, or tolerance analysis
• · Interest in device development, manufacturing, or design verification

Work Environment:
• · This is an on-site role based in Toronto, ON.
• · Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to commute to site.
• · Must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the co-op term.

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.