Intern- Product Development, In Vivo

AskBio • Durham, NC

7d • 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 Intern- Product Development, In Vivo will learn basic laboratory mouse handling techniques, develop and execute an in vivo study protocol, gain knowledge in bioluminescent imaging, and experience tissue processing for immunohistochemistry with imaging analysis. Upon completion, the applicant will collate and present their data. This intern will partner with In Vivo and Cellular Biodistribution during their time supporting AskBio. The position is located in RTP, NC and will report to the Manager, In Vivo.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a BS degree in Biology, Animal Science, or related field
• Must be at least a Junior at the time of your application
• Previous experience in handling mammalian tissue samples
• Preparedness to handle live laboratory animals (rodents)
• Available to work on site full-time during the summer months (May-August) at an AskBio office

Nice To Haves

• Prior animal handling experience
• Experience in tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and imaging analysis
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience with electronic lab note keeping

Responsibilities

• Train to perform injection techniques
• Learn to perform in vivo and ex vivo bioluminescent imaging
• Gain an understanding of what is required to carry out in vivo studies
• Maintain a lab notebook
• Conduct research and analysis using immunohistochemistry and imaging analysis tools
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on project progress
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure goals are met
• Assist in preparation of reports and presentations to share research findings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees