Research Associate I/II – Gene therapy

Research Associate I/II – Gene therapy

Abercorn Sinclair is proud to partner with Asklepios Biopharmaceutical (AskBio) as they seek to appoint a new scientist to their in vivo team based at the Roslin Innovation Centre, Edinburgh.

The company:

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, Ph.D. Since that time, their commitment to developing life-saving medicines that can potentially cure genetic diseases has never wavered.

At AskBio, they’ve built a foundation of therapeutic programs, AAV manufacturing, and a rich portfolio of patented technology. Their 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. Their gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive AAV capsid and promoter library.

They 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. Their global headquarters is in Research Triangle Park, NC. Additionally, they have significant operations in Philadelphia, PA, Columbus, OH, Scotland, France, and Spain.

The role:

Having obtained their ASPA licence in 2020, the In-vivo team has grown significantly over the last three years They are looking for experienced scientists, ideally with a strong industry background. The successful candidate will fulfil a hands-on role, principally in the lab; molecular biology, and immunohistochemistry, and in the vivarium; working with mice.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in molecular biology, particularly qPCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA extractions
• Experience with cryostat, microtome, and immunohistochemical techniques
• Experience with ELISA or other reporter-based assays preferred
• Experience working with rodents

Person Profile:

• Strong organisational skills, able to deal with a large volume of samples
• A confident communicator both verbally and written
• Effectively manage own workload to meet project deliverables
• Motivated to learn and develop new methods and techniques

The candidate:

This role could suit a Degree/MSc qualified candidate with some demonstrable lab experience behind them, we are seeking individuals with relevant in vivo experience (dissection to analysis) within a similar scientific environment.  Candidates from an industry setting would be of particular interest, however, we also welcome applications from experienced Research Technicians/Assistants from within academic institutes.

You will join a highly skilled team with the opportunity to work at the forefront of gene regulation and play a critical role in developing future gene therapy treatments.

You can expect to receive a competitive salary plus additional benefits including, a bonus, life cover, critical illness, health, pension, cycle to work, onsite gym, and on-site café.

Please contact our retained partner, Keith Tocher at Abercorn Sinclair for a confidential discussion.

About Abercorn Sinclair

Abercorn Sinclair is a specialist, technical recruitment consultancy based in Edinburgh. We provide permanent, interim, and contract solutions across the science & technology sectors.