QC Analyst II

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio) is a leading, clinical-stage gene therapy company founded in 2001 based on the work of adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy visionary and pioneer, Jude Samulski, PhD. Since that time, our commitment to developing life-saving medicines that can potentially cure genetic diseases has never wavered.

At AskBio, we’ve built a foundation of therapeutic programs, AAV manufacturing and a rich portfolio of patented technology. Our therapeutic focus includes neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases with clinical trials underway for Pompe disease, Parkinson’s disease, and congestive heart failure. Our gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive AAV capsid and promoter library.

We became a wholly-owned, independently operated, subsidiary of Bayer AG in late 2020 as a cornerstone of its newly formed Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) platform. Our global headquarters is in Research Triangle Park, NC. Additionally, we have significant operations in Philadelphia, PA, Columbus, OH, Scotland, France, Germany, and Spain.

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 Overview

The QC Analyst II , reporting to the Manager of Quality Control, will be responsible for serving as a performing routine testing on analytical methods in the Quality Control laboratories and supporting quality events.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing including but not limited to cell-based potency assays, ddPCR, qPCR, ELISAs, limit tests using HPLC techniques.

• Prepares laboratory solutions, maintains cell lines, and other day to day laboratory activities.

• Participates in tracking and trending activities for analytical data.

• Maintains laboratory documentation including logbooks, test forms, LIMS data, and electronic data.

• Supports activities for qualification of laboratory equipment and analytical methods.

• Serve as the trainer for applicable methods for new analysts.

• Support Quality Control initiatives as needed, including but not limited to streamlining documentation, creating/updating SOPs, etc.

• Work closely with Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production and any other relevant departments.

• Strictly adheres to all applicable written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and technical guidance documents, both internal and external.

• Participates in continuous improvement projects in the AD and QC labs.

• Support revisions to work instructions, SOPs, forms, protocols, and reports.

• Own deviations, CAPAs, and OOS investigations driving them to closure in accordance with internal timelines and external partners.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.

• 2+ years’ experience of in cGMP regulated Quality Control laboratory within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or related field.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects/teams simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment with minimal supervision.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Excellent self-organization skills with ability to envisage/design/implement organizational systems to improve efficiency and function of working teams.

• Experience with cell-based assays and PCR testing is preferred.

• Experience working within a cGMP Quality Control LIMS system preferred.

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at careers@askbio.com .

Agencies: Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition. Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio, through any medium, will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position. All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement. If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.