Lab Assistant

askbio; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AskBio Inc. in Morrisville, NC seeks a Lab Assistant to manage three labs, maintain stock, and support R&D projects across multiple sites.

The role requires hands-on lab work including cell culture, mycoplasma testing, and plasmid preparation, with strong collaboration across teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate will multitask in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, and support safety protocols while assisting with equipment purchases and calibration services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field, or 4+ years in industry lab.
• Experience in an industry lab with lab consumables and reagents.
• Ability to multitask across projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong self-motivation, organization, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support three labs across sites, keeping areas clean and organized.
• Maintain stock levels and adjust orders for project needs.
• Perform cell culture, mycoplasma testing, and plasmid preparation.
• Lead safety protocols and collaborate with R&D teams.
• Use Jira to request, track, and prioritize support and inventory tickets.
• Provide first-line technical support to end-users for equipment and software.
• Assist with equipment purchases and calibration services.
• Receive internal shipments and deliver to teams to maintain chain of custody.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on R&D projects and initiatives.

Skills

Lab techniques

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant work experience

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

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

As a Lab Assistant, responsibilities include managing stock levels, adjusting orders for project needs, ensuring safety protocols, collaborating with R&D team members, utilizing ticketing systems for support and inventory management, maintaining equipment, providing technical support to end‑users, assisting with equipment purchases and calibration, and contributing to R&D initiatives. Building strong relationships with inter‑departmental teams and external vendors is also essential for success in this role.

This position is based in Morrisville, NC.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and support three distinct labs across multiple sites, ensuring lab areas are clean and well organized
• Mange 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

Minimum 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

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• 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

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 [e-mail].

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