Laboratory Research Intern

Sarepta Therapeutics
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Dec 20, 2024
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. The Importance of the Role As a Summer Intern in our Gene Therapy Center of Excellence team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding and development of gene therapies for muscular dystrophies. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of bringing transformative therapies to patients in need. The Laboratory Research Intern provides laboratory support for day-to-day genetic therapies research activities. You will assist in implementing and developing laboratory techniques necessary for moving preclinical research forward. This role requires a willingness to work with laboratory animals (rodents), animal tissues, mammalian cell/tissue culturing, and cutting-edge molecular biology tools within a laboratory environment. You will assist with ongoing preclinical research studies by materials preparation, ensuring proper documentation, and collecting and processing biological samples. You will have the opportunity to work closely with researchers performing and analyzing preclinical experiments. The Opportunity to Make a Difference Assist in the execution of preclinical research studies through rodent handling, tissue sample collection and processing, mammalian cell/tissue culture, and proper documentation. Act as the designated scribe for research teams, following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) guidelines. Prepare and maintain reagents and inventory. Perform general laboratory maintenance. Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines. Perform other related duties as assigned. More about You In the process of completing a major in Biology or related field. Willingness to work with biological samples. Prior lab experience is preferred Ability to execute protocols with strict adherence to written methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Demonstrates great attention to detail. Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic. Program Timeline: This application is for a 12-week summer internship program that will start on May 19th and conclude on August 8th, 2025. 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. #LI-Onsite#LI-MC1 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.