Research Associate I, Research Sciences

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. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness

• ​Financial Wellness

• Support for Caregivers
   

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
 

The Importance of the Role

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a motivated individual to provide laboratory support, perform experiments, collect and analyze data on in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate gene therapies for rare genetic diseases. Activities will include assessment of protein expression, tissue pathology, and disease phenotype in animal models of neuromuscular disorders. The Research Associate participates in development, GCP/GLP qualification, and validation of biomarker assays to support preclinical development, clinical trials and clinical development decision-making.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Assists in conducting experiments at the direction of scientists, performs general tasks and routine laboratory functions using a variety of assay formats such as molecular cloning, nucleic acid and protein purification, Western blot, PCR, and histological analyses.
• Performs general laboratory maintenance and helps to maintain a clean and safe working environment while ensuring compliance with GCP/GLP guidelines.
• Participates in adopting and implementation of new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
• Assists in training new employees on technical procedures as assigned in standard methods, practices, procedures, and equipment operations.
• Troubleshoots routine technical challenges and contributes to their resolution.
• Maintains compliant laboratory records, consistently and accurately documents all laboratory activities in laboratory notebooks and internal technical reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

More about You

• B.A. or B.S. degree in biological sciences or related field with 1-5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge/experience of protein and nucleic acid quantitation, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, gene expression analysis, qPCR, and other molecular assays.
• Knowledge of limb-girdle muscular dystrophies and muscle biology is a plus.
• Ability to execute sample handling and analysis with strict adherence to laboratory methods and SOPs.
• Proficiency with computer productivity software (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
• Strong math-based reasoning, problem solving and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment and to make a difference in the lives of people through our innovative medicines.

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.
 

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This position requires work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States.

The targeted salary range for this position is $60,800 - $76,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.

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.