Quality Control Analyst I

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving 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 clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio's gene therapy platform includes Pro10, an industry-leading 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 pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's 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 mission. We 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 what's right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

The purpose of the Analyst I, Quality Control (Non-Clinical) is to perform analytical testing to support the release of Non-Clinical grade rAAV vector lots manufactured in various AskBio departments (including, Pre-Clinical Manufacturing, Process Development, MSAT) and external partners. The rAAV vectors tested/characterized by the team will support capsid technology development, intellectual property portfolio, and internal progression of early-stage gene therapy programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex execution of molecular biology and biochemistry analytical methods such as qPCR, d/ddPCR, ELISA, HPLC, endotoxin etc.

• Organize and perform data analysis at completion of each test method, peer review data.

• Assist with evaluation of analytical results and final reports.

• Follow SOPs and document analytical test method procedures.

• Assist with revisions of work instructions, SOPs, forms, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook analytical records.

• Contribute to technical discussions and investigations.

• Assist with management of raw materials, analytical test method supplies, and samples as needed.

• Ensure lab areas are clean, organized and equipment, supplies and raw materials are available for use.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Relevant work experience (0-2 years) in areas such as, analytical testing, development, and technology transfer; in rAAV/gene therapy, recombinant protein/biomolecules, and/or other advanced therapeutic modalities.

• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks is a plus.

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