Lab Manager

time left to apply End Date: April 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R25-1

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. 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.

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:

1. Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.
2. Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.
3. 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.
4. Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.
5. 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 Lab Manager, R&D at AskBio GmbH (Germany, Heidelberg) will be one of the key members to support the development of rAAV gene therapy with highly complex novel technologies. The successful candidate will directly or indirectly support all ongoing scientific projects in AskBio GmbH by contributing to other lab members' projects or by facilitating the environment for other lab members' research.

This is a full-time, temporary position with an approximate duration of one year.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Independently manage daily laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
2. Design, implement, and oversee laboratory workflows to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
3. Act as a key problem-solver by identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
4. Test new tools, reagents and equipment; establish and improve experimental protocols.
5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure laboratory support for all ongoing projects.
6. Maintain and update documentation, including SOPs, reports, and records.
7. Function in occupational health and safety, communicate occupational safety & health and organize emergency measures/first aid.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field and 2+ years’ relevant work experience OR Master’s degree in a scientific field.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in coordination and organization tasks.
3. Proven experience in laboratory management or a similar role.
4. Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
5. Fluency in English and German.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

1. Ability to act independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
2. Ability to handle multiple projects and teams and work independently in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment.
3. Independent in using and teaching basic methods and techniques in the fields of molecular and cellular biology, imaging-based techniques and high throughput screening techniques.
4. Experience with various methods in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology or a related field are preferred.

Examples of Preferred Techniques:

1. Cell biology (e.g. immunofluorescence).
2. Biochemistry (e.g. Western blotting, chromatography).
3. Next-generation sequencing methods or 3rd generation sequencing.

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.

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.