Jordan Hobbs
About Jordan Hobbs
Jordan Hobbs is a Research Associate III specializing in Downstream Process Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. He has a strong background in biomanufacturing and chemical engineering, with experience in high throughput screening and chromatographic methods.
Work at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
Jordan Hobbs currently holds the position of Research Associate III in Downstream Process Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio) since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing both current and next-generation processes for various AAV serotypes, specifically in the context of AAV gene therapy purification. His responsibilities include performing recovery and stability studies while reducing residuals across multiple unit operations such as harvest, affinity chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, ultracentrifugation, and tangential flow filtration (TFF). Prior to his current role, he served as Research Associate II in AAV Downstream Process Development at AskBio from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Jordan Hobbs earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biomanufacturing from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the same institution, which he completed from 2016 to 2020. His academic background provides a solid foundation in biomanufacturing processes and engineering principles. He specializes in high-throughput screening and chromatographic methods, utilizing liquid handlers to inform development strategies efficiently.
Background
Before joining Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Jordan Hobbs worked as a CO-OP Process Engineer at GSK US in Zebulon, North Carolina, for 11 months in 2018. He also gained experience as a Downstream Process Engineer with the NC State BTEC - Gilleskie Team in Raleigh, North Carolina, for four months in 2021. His diverse work experience in the biopharmaceutical sector has equipped him with practical skills in downstream process development and purification strategies.
Achievements
Jordan Hobbs has contributed to various projects involving scale-up activities and technology transfer of optimized purification strategies. His work in downstream process development includes routine performance of recovery and stability studies, as well as significant contributions to the reduction of residuals across multiple unit operations. His expertise in chromatographic methods and high-throughput screening has played a crucial role in advancing AAV gene therapy purification processes.