Intern- Clinical Immunology

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. Since that time, 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.

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 Clinical Immunology Intern will have an opportunity to learn and participate in the daily workflow for the testing of clinical samples using immunological assays in support of our gene therapy programs.  This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to build experience and lab skills in basic Biological Science disciplines, such as Cell Biology and Immunology, while being involved in the analysis of clinical samples and contributing to the understanding of AAV Immunogenicity. 

This position is located at our Philadelphia site and will report to our Senior Director of Immunology.

Job Responsibilities

• Learn the daily workflow for the Philadelphia Clinical Sample Immune Monitoring Laboratory

• Participate in biobanking operations including sample receiving and sample inventory management

• Assist in scheduling sample testing with other members of the lab

• Observe and participate in hands-on training for clinical sample processing

• Learn basic laboratory bench skills needed to perform clinical assays

• Learn, perform and understand principles of immunological assays

• Gain familiarity with regulatory lab standards, such as GxP

• Learn data analysis methods and data presentation skills

• Drive an independent project in assay development

• Participate in regular team meetings

Minimum Requirements

• Must be pursuing a BA/BS degree in Biological Sciences or Pre-medical related track

• Must be at least a Freshman in college at the time of your application

• Must be comfortable working with human biological samples

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Prior internship, work, or volunteer/extracurricular experience

• Experience working in laboratory setting

• Proficient with MS Office Suite and ability to learn new technologies quickly

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Available to work full-time during the summer months (May-August) with flexible hours

• Proactive and solution-driven mindset

• Strong sense of accountability and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Flexible and willing to support a variety of tasks for the Clinical Immunology team

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. 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.