Intern- Process Development, Downstream

AskBio•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Process Development Internship will provide a hands-on training experience for downstream unit operations including lysis, clarification, and chromatography. The intern will gain knowledge related to the production and purification of AAV as well as gain experience working in a collaborative team environment and contributing to group projects. The intern’s main project will focus on binding capacity experiments, residence time determination, and buffer selection for chromatographic steps. These experiments will be used to enhance downstream processes to increase efficiency and reduce processing time. This position will report to a Research Associate on our Process Development team at our RTP location.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
Must be at least a Junior in university at the time of your application
Proactive and solution-driven mindset
Proficient with MS Office Suite and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Strong sense of accountability and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Flexible and willing to support a variety of tasks for the Process Development team
Available to work full-time at the office during the summer months (May-August) at an AskBio office