Quality Control Specialist

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 Quality Control Specialist is an entry level

opportunity:

within the Quality Control organization at AskBio. This individual will perform routine GMP testing activities in a regulated gene therapy manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for analytical testing using established methods, preparing reagents and solutions, and supporting the maintenance of cell lines used across multiple clinical programs.

The QC Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity, compliance and operational excellence within the QC laboratories. The Quality Control Specialist, reporting to the Manager of Quality Control, will be an office-based position in RTP, NC. Job

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine analytical testing including but not limited to cell-based potency assays, ddPCR, qPCR, ELISAs, limit tests using HPLC techniques Prepare solutions and maintain cell lines for various clinical programs Prepare laboratory solutions, maintains cell lines, and other day to day laboratory activities Maintain laboratory documentation including logbooks, test forms, LIMS data, and electronic data Assist with revisions of work instructions, SOPs, forms, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook analytical records Assist with management of analytical test method supplies and samples as needed Ensure lab areas are clean and organized, maintaining equipment and consumables Work closely with Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production staff and any other relevant departments Strictly adhere to all applicable written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and technical guidance documents, both internal and external Participate in continuous improvement projects in the AD and QC labs Support revisions to work instructions, SOPs, forms, protocols, and reports

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field Excellent verbal and written communication

skills:

Ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to handle multiple projects/teams simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment with minimal supervision Preferred

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Relevant work

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in cGMP regulated Quality Control laboratory

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working for a pharmaceutical or biotech company GDP

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with cell-based assays and PCR testing

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working within a cGMP Quality Control LIMS system AskBio 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. 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.