Intern-Product Development, In Vitro

AskBio • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Join our Product Development team as an Intern and contribute to groundbreaking early-stage gene editing therapeutic programs. In this hands-on role, you will develop novel in vitro assays while gaining practical experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation techniques. You will work directly with experienced scientists, present your findings to the team, and play a meaningful role in advancing our therapeutic pipeline. This position will be located in RTP, NC and will report to the Senior Scientist, Product Development Team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree or higher in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Virology
• Proficiency in standard tissue culture, PCR, and western blot techniques
• Conceptual familiarity with NGS, gene editing, and lipid nanoparticles
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated accountability and ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Flexibility and willingness to support diverse responsibilities within the team
• Availability to work full-time on-site during the summer months (May–August) at an AskBio office

Nice To Haves

• PhD students in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Virology are encouraged to apply
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset with a strong scientific curiosity
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the team
• Prior hands-on experience with gene editing technologies or therapeutic development

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize one to two novel in vitro assays to support the advancement of our early-stage therapeutic program
• Learn and apply tissue culture techniques, LNP formulation and characterization methods, and NGS workflows under the guidance of experienced team members
• Execute routine NGS workflows and in vitro assays with increasing independence
• Maintain comprehensive electronic lab notebook documentation of all experiments and periodically review progress with team members
• Participate actively in weekly team huddle meetings and scientific team meetings
• Provide regular progress updates to the team lead and scientific core team
• Present your work and findings to the Product Development department and early product team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees