Gene Therapy Upstream Process Development Co-op
Gene Therapy Upstream Process Development Co-op
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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
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 in the design and of upstream process development studies including cell passaging cell counting media preparations monitoring metabolites and media components and operating and sampling of bioreactors.
Support innovative projects to improve productivity including the development of advanced upstream cell culture technologies media/feed development and the evaluation of new cell lines.
Collaborate with teams of scientists in the areas of molecular biology downstream process development and process analytics.
Adhere to company and department SOPs on lab operations and good documentation practice and EHS lab safety regulations with highest standards.
Support data collection analysis and visualization and presents data in project team and departmental meetings.
More about You
Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student in life sciences bioengineering chemical engineering or related fields.
Handson experience with aseptic techniques for cell culture is highly desired.
Knowledge of cell culture processes pertinent to viral vector production and bioreactor operation is a plus.
Strong work ethic and ability to plan and execute lab work with guided supervision.
Some troubleshooting/problemsolving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detailedoriented selfmotivated and eager to work in a fastpaced environment.
Able to lift up to 25 kg.
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
