Venetia Leger
About Venetia Leger
Venetia Leger is a Research Scientist I at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc., with a background in biology and experience in various laboratory roles. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and has worked in the biotechnology sector since 2016.
Work at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
Venetia Leger has held multiple positions at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio). She started as a Research Associate II from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to various research projects. Following this role, she advanced to Research Associate III, serving from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, she transitioned to her current position as Research Scientist I. Her work at AskBio focuses on advancing biopharmaceutical research and development.
Education and Expertise
Venetia Leger earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also completed a minor in Psychology and Forensic Science. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, complemented by knowledge in psychology and forensic applications.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Venetia Leger gained diverse experience in the biotechnology and laboratory sectors. She worked as a Laboratory Technician at Cygnus Technologies, LLC from 2016 to 2017, and later as a Quality Control Technician at the same company from 2017 to 2018. She also served as an Associate Scientist at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies from 2019 to 2020, before joining AskBio.
Early Career at Starbucks
Venetia Leger began her professional career as a Barista at Starbucks in the Wilmington, North Carolina area, where she worked for eight months in 2015 to 2016. This early experience provided her with customer service skills and an understanding of the retail environment before transitioning into the scientific field.