Research Associate I, Histology
Research Associate I, Histology
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AskBio Inc. a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing lifesaving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular central nervous system cardiovascular and metabolic disease indications with a clinicalstage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure limbgirdle muscular dystrophy multiple system atrophy Parkinsons disease and Pompe disease. AskBios gene therapy platform includes Pro10 an industryleading proprietary cell line manufacturing process and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park North Carolina and European headquarters in Edinburgh Scotland the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters several of which have entered preclinical and clinical testing.
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 Research Associate I Histology role reporting to Principal Scientist & Group Lead involves performing essential histological procedures including tissue preparation processing and sectioning for microscopic examination. Responsibilities include producing highquality microscopy slides conducting various staining techniques and maintaining laboratory equipment. The candidate will ensure compliance with established protocols and maintain accurate records. Additionally the role requires organizing lab areas managing supplies and adhering to safety regulations to support a wellfunctioning laboratory environment.
This onsite role will be based in Morrisville NC and requires a Monday to Friday work schedule.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine histological procedures for FFPE and cryo samples to include tissue trimming sample processing embedding and sectioning
- High quality microscopy slide production for microscopic examination by a pathologist or investigator
- Perform routine histological staining
- Perform manual and automated IHC staining
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintain accurate records with Good Documentation Practices
- Comply with established SOPs established laboratory procedures and policies.
- Ensure lab areas are well organized and supplies are available and safety protocols are followed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in biological sciences or related field required preferred with basic laboratory experience
- HT or HTL certification preferred or willingness to obtain the certification within 1 year of employment
- Pipetting Reagent Prep Lab Documentation and Good Laboratory Practices experience
- Basic histology experience and cryosectioning/microtomy experience on cryostat/sliding microtome
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Experience in routine histology.
- Experience in histological and immunohistochemical staining.
- Excellent manual dexterity attention to detail and the willingness to work in a teambased deadlinedriven atmosphere.
- Ability to multitask among multiple projects and teams and work independently in a fastpaced highly interactive environment.
- Selfmotivated organized capable of working independently and in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people internally and externally.
- Good judgment and innovation to achieve a solution within standard procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint).
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 at (919)or 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
