Scientist II, Platform Biology
Apply locations: Edinburgh, UK
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: April 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R25-34
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. 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.
Position Summary
The Scientist II, Platform Biology reports to the Associate Director of Platform Biology and designs and executes experiments that underpin multiple aspects of regulatable systems that can be implemented across different therapeutic targets. This position will be located in our Edinburgh, UK site and will be a fixed term contract for one year.
Job Responsibilities
* Use molecular biology, protein, and cell biology methods to lead, execute, and support multiple projects within regulatable systems.
* Conduct experiments and analyses as part of a variety of research and development activities, e.g., small-scale studies, scale-up studies, technology transfer.
* Actively participate as a member within multifunctional project teams, acting as a project lead in specific cases.
* Evaluate and summarize experimental data and present findings to the greater AskBio community.
Minimum Requirements
* PhD graduate with at least two years of post-PhD experience (either academic or industry).
* Experience in cell and protein biology and expertise in molecular biology.
* Demonstrated ability to generate results and innovative solutions with minimum supervision.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency with MS Suite and ability to learn new software programs quickly.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
* Self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently as well as in a collaborative/group environment.
* Experience with viral and/or non-viral delivery platforms.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Good judgment and innovation to achieve a solution within standard practices and procedures.
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