Lab Assistant

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio)•Durham, NC

5d•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 gene therapy platform. With headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, AskBio is dedicated to pioneering science and transforming lives. The Lab Assistant position is based in Morrisville, NC, and involves supporting R&D initiatives, managing lab operations, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

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
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