Lab Assistant

AskBio • Durham, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

AskBio Inc., a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a gene therapy company focused on developing life-saving medicines. The company has a pipeline of investigational therapeutics for various diseases and a proprietary cell line manufacturing process. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, AskBio has generated numerous proprietary capsids and promoters. The company's vision is to pioneer science for transformative molecular medicines, and its mission is to lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform lives. AskBio's principles include advancing innovative science, bringing transformative therapeutics to patients, and providing an environment for employee growth. Their values emphasize being a pioneer, cultivating collaboration, embracing responsibility, raising the bar, and acting with uncompromising integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field; OR High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Prior experience working in an industry lab setting and familiarity with lab consumables and common reagents
• Ability to multitask among multiple projects and teams, and work in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of troubleshooting independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple communication platforms including e-mail, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint sites

Nice To Haves

• Relevant knowledge and industrial experience with gene therapy, including AAV and/or lentiviral-based platforms
• Experience running routine lab assays such as cell culture, mycoplasma testing, and plasmid preparations
• Familiar with REES monitoring system for lab equipment

Responsibilities

• Manage and support three distinct labs across multiple sites, ensuring lab areas are clean and well organized
• Manage and support standard ordering practices, keeping up with stock levels as well as recognizing when adjustments need to be made due to project needs
• Be proficient in routine lab work such as cell culture, mycoplasma testing, and plasmid preparation
• Be a leader for safety protocols in the lab
• Collaborate with R&D team members to contribute to the team's knowledge-sharing culture
• Utilize ticketing systems such as Jira to request, track, and prioritize support, shipping, and inventory tickets, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with end-users
• Manage and support maintenance of lab equipment
• Provide first-line technical support to end-users, including troubleshooting equipment, hardware, software, and system issues
• Assist with new equipment purchases and calibration services
• Receive internal shipments and ensure delivery to scientific team members to maintain chain of custody
• Collaborate and maintain good relationships with inter-departmental teams and external vendors
• Participate in R&D projects and initiatives, contributing insights and expertise to improve R&D infrastructure and service delivery

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer status
• Protection against discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status
• Employment decisions based on valid job-related requirements
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veteran

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree