Scientist II Platform Biology
Scientist II Platform Biology
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Job Description
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical Inc. (AskBio) is a leading clinicalstage gene therapy company founded in 2001 based on the work of adenoassociated virus (AAV) gene therapy visionary and pioneer Jude Samulski PhD. Since that time our commitment to developing lifesaving medicines that can potentially cure genetic diseases has never wavered.
At AskBio weve built a foundation of therapeutic programs AAV manufacturing and a rich portfolio of patented technology. Our therapeutic focus includes neuromuscular central nervous system cardiovascular and metabolic diseases with clinical trials underway for Pompe disease Parkinsons disease and congestive heart failure. Our gene therapy platform includes Pro10 an industryleading proprietary cell line manufacturing process and an extensive AAV capsid and promoter library.
We became a whollyowned independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG in late 2020 as a cornerstone of its newly formed Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) platform. Our global headquarters is in Research Triangle Park NC. Additionally we have significant operations in Philadelphia PA Columbus OH Scotland France Germany and Spain.
Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.
Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform peoples lives.
Our principles:
Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.
Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.
Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.
Our values:
Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.
Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate actively listen openly communicate and embrace diverse points of view.
Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients families and caregivers.
Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.
Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest transparent and committed to doing whats right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.
Position Summary
The Scientist II Platform Biology reports to the Associate Director of Platform Biology and designs and executes experiments that underpin multiple aspects of regulatable systems that can be implemented across different therapeutic targets.
This position will be located in our Edinburgh UK site and will be a fixed term contract for one year.
Job Responsibilities
Use molecular biology protein and cell biology methods to lead execute and support multiple projects within regulatable systems
Conduct experiments and analyses as part of a variety of research and development activities e.g. smallscale studies scale up studies technology transfer
Actively participate as a member within multifunctional project teams acting as a project lead in specific cases.
Evaluate and summarize experimental data and present findings to the greater Askbio community
Minimum Requirements
PhD graduate with at least two years of postPhD experience (either academic or industry)
Experience in cell and protein biology and expertise in molecular biology
Demonstrated ability to generate results and innovative solutions with minimum supervision
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Proficiency with MS Suite and ability to learn new software programs quickly
Preferred Education Experience and Skills
Selfmotivated organized capable of working independently as well as in a collaborative/group environment
Experience with viral and/or nonviral delivery platforms
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good judgment and innovation to achieve a solution within standard practices and procedures
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid jobrelated requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us ator sending us an email at .
Agencies: Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition. Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio through any medium will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position. All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement. If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.
Employment Type
Full-Time
