Lab Coordinator
Lab Coordinator
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$ 52000 - 65000
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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. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and worklife 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: Importance of the Role
As the Lab Coordinator for the Durham site you will play a pivotal role in daytoday lab operations supporting cutting edge research work at the Genetic Engineering Innovation Center. In this dynamic role you will work crossfunctionally with several teams across the company to support R&D work including IT Facilities EH&S Finance and Legal as well as work closely with the broader Research Operations team spread across all Sareptas R&D locations.The Opportunity to Make a Difference
- Maintain reagent and consumables inventory and ensure lab is stocked appropriately to support ongoing R&D work.
- Manage receipt of incoming packages and equipment and coordinate outgoing shipments of biological materials.
- Maintain equipment maintenance schedules and engage with vendors to ensure equipment receives timely calibration preventative maintenance and/or repair.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of facility documents including equipment maintenance records.
- Support new asset procurement and onboarding of new equipment and software.
- Perform routine inhouse maintenance and/or cleaning on some lab equipment.
- Maintain constant communication with lab personnel to ensure timely updates on equipment availability changes to SOPs and ongoing projects.
- Support digitalization efforts in the lab including management of our existing and future sample inventory.
- Support the creation of new lab documentation including equipment Risk Based Assessments and laboratory working instructions.
- Monitor and respond to freezer alarms including outside standard business hours as appropriate.
- Provide input and support to projects across other R&D sites as necessary.
More about You
- B.S. degree in Biology Chemistry or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience required.
- 12 years of demonstrated handson experience in an industry setting preferred.
- Strong attention to detail required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Must be willing to be onsite 5 days a week and respond to freezer alarms as needed.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software suite (i.e. Word Excel Powerpoint).
- Experience with LIMS or inventory management systems preferred.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
