Engineering Co-op Downstream Process Development
Engineering Co-op Downstream Process Development
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Job Description
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 limbgirdle 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.
Were 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
In addition coop students will be exposed to leadingedge development approaches and technologies used to overcome major challenges in the bioprocessing sector such as design of experiments process intensification and highthroughput automation. Timing permitting the coop will also experience what goes into tech transfer at the earlystage development site. The highly collaborative environment of Sarepta Therapeutics will expose the coop to the nature of the job of multiple teams departments and leadership in getting therapeutic molecules from research to the clinic.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
This application is for a 6month coop program that will start on July 7th 2025 and conclude on December 19th 2025. This is a fulltime 40 hours a week coop program.
Assist downstream scientists in the design preparation and of process development experiments.
Work independently on a research project aimed at optimizing a select unit operation within the downstream process for AAV manufacturing.
Participate in weekly process development meetings.
Refinement of laboratory skills via introduction to new experimental techniques exposure to current challenges in bioprocess research and perspectives on the practical aspects of drug development.
More about You
Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student majoring in a scienceoriented field preferably (but not limited to) chemical engineering bioengineering biomedical engineering.
One year of laboratory research experience or equivalent is preferred.
Experience with protein purification is preferred.
Experience with statistical software such as JMP or SIMCA is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) is required.
This role is onsite and will require regular work in a laboratory setting.
What Now
Were always looking for solutionoriented critical thinkers.
So if youre 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
