Research Associate I, Translational Biology

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 with histology and morphometric-related experience. This role requires laboratory training and experience in handling a variety of fresh tissues. The qualified candidate will work in a fast-paced, regulated GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) environment. The position requires high-throughput processing of muscle, nerve, and other types of tissue using histology methods in accordance with the requirements of approved protocols and SOPs (standard operating procedures); maintaining records of activities and experiments; and completing data entry using validated data entry computer systems.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Responsible for the preparation of pre-clinical and clinical study materials to support Gene Therapy, Gene Editing, and RNA programs.
• Processes non-clinical tissue, blood, serum and other samples.
• Performs a variety of tissue preservation techniques including liquid nitrogen immersion, fixation, fresh frozen and special fixatives.
• Maintains slide and tissue inventory to support downstream processing and analysis.
• Prepares organizational spreadsheets and documents.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of balances, scales, centrifuges, cassette and slide labelers, tissue processors, slide scanners and other routine laboratory equipment. Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment as needed.
• Assists in ordering supplies related to histology, morphometric and necropsy activities. Receives, labels, and stores supplies as needed.

More About You

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or equivalent.
• Experience in histology processes or morphometric analysis greatly preferred.
• Ability to execute sample handling and analysis with strict adherence to laboratory methods and SOPs.
• Ensures work is performed and documented to technical expectations and in compliance with GLPs.
• Highly organized and detail oriented. Able to participate in multiple studies at a time.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, collaborative, fast-paced team environment and to make a difference in the lives of people through innovative medicines.
• Ability to successfully collaborate cross-functionally to organize/track information, prioritize accordingly, and the ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and demanding timelines when necessary.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including but not limited to weekend and holiday coverage, occasionally on short notice.

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 $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.