Intern-R&D Platform Biology

Location: City of Edinburgh

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April 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R26-37

Ask Bio 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.

Ask Bio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro
10(TM), 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
** The intern will help in the design of novel antibody therapeutics and learn how to fit these designs into a gene therapy delivery vehicle. Their goals will be to show that they can express these novel antibodies in cells and determine if they can measure any effect of the antibodies in an in vitro cell culture.

The Intern- R&D Platform Biology will report to the Director of Platform Biology and be based in the Edinburgh site.
** Job Responsibilities
*** Learn the basic elements of genetic engineering/molecular biology
* Understand how to fit molecular biology vectors into gene therapy vehicles
* Learn about the different antibody formats and how we can apply them in a therapeutic context
* Present data to the Platform Biology team and participate in lab meetings
* Attend company seminars and town halls
** Minimum Requirements
*** Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
* Must be at least a sophomore at university at the time of your application
* Strong attention to detail and record keeping
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
* Collaborative spirit and ability to work well in a team
* Right to work in the UK for the duration of the internship
* Must be available to work full-time during the summer months at our UK Ask Bio office
** Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
*** Prior experience working in a lab environment
* Ask Bio Inc. (Ask Bio) 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…