Research and Operations Intern
Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity.
Program Timeline
This application is for a 12-week summer internship program that will start on May 19th and conclude on August 8th, 2025.
The Importance of the Role
This individual will fulfil the requirements needed to support research studies, sample testing, assay development and optimization. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for laboratory maintenance to support day-to-day operations. This person will learn basic laboratory skills while sharpening their communication skills and collaborative approaches to advance science and operations. This person will receive the rare opportunity to rotate between three different departments to gain experience in Translational Biology, Nonclinical Research Sciences and Research Operations.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
- Study preparation
- Sample collection
- Data collection and analysis
- Assay development and optimization
- Early-stage cell culture research
- Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Drafting presentations and presenting
- Literature searches
- Sample Management and Inventory
- Chemical and reagent maintenance and inventory
- Laboratory restocking
- Equipment maintenance and vendor engagement
- Laboratory software configurations to support data collection
- Performs additional related job duties as required
More about You
- Undergraduate (junior or senior) pursuing a degree in Life Sciences with a strong interest in the Biotech industry
- Prior lab experience preferred
- Ability to strictly adhere to laboratory SOPs is required
- Good Laboratory and Documentation Practices (GLP and GDP) are required- training available
- Ability to handle a multi-task workload is required
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are required
- Experience using Microsoft Office is required
What Now?
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
This position requires work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States.
The targeted salary range for this position is $21 - $25 per hour depending upon years of education completed and nature of role.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.