Contract Research Associate

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a motivated facility-dependent individual with immunofluorescence and histology experience. The contract research associate position will have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to – operation of both manual and automated immunofluorescence, collection and embedding of nerve and/or other types of tissues for ultramicrotomy, organization of biological samples, maintaining lab supplies and reagents, preparation of study materials, and maintaining study documents. This person will provide laboratory support of day-to-day GLP testing on muscle/nerve and other tissue types using complex histology methods in accordance with the requirements of approved protocols; maintain records of experiments; assist in analyzing data and prepare laboratory reports. The qualified candidate may rotate between functions of the Translational Biology department, including but not limited to necropsy, histology, and morphometrics.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assists in conducting experiments and data collection at the direction of research associates and scientists.
• Performs laboratory maintenance and helps to maintain a clean and safe working environment while ensuring compliance with GCP/GLP guidelines.
• General maintenance of laboratory instrumentation including various types of label makers, printers, microtomes, cryostats, microscopes, stainers and ultramicrotomy.
• Responsible for the preparation of clinical and non-clinical study materials to support Gene Therapy, Gene Editing and RNA programs.
• Prepares and maintains reagents and chemical inventory.
• Consistently and accurately maintains compliant laboratory records and study documents.
• Processes tissue, blood, urine, and other samples as needed.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures in histology using frozen section and FFPE techniques.
• Assist in the execution of GCLP/GLP clinical and non-clinical study sample processing, staining and analysis using a variety of assay formats such as Histochemical special stains, Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry.
• Assist in maintaining freezer inventory of clinical and non-clinical samples using electronic forms of tracking (Excel, Freezerworks, Etc).
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as required.

Desired Education and Skills: 

• 1 or more years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

• Ability to execute sample handling and analysis with strict adherence to laboratory methods and SOPs.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly across multiple parties, problem solve complex issues, and plan and develop new procedures or policies with initiative to complete all assignments.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, highly organized and able to work with great precision and attention to detail.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with computer productivity software (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Recognized by former peers, colleagues, managers, and direct reports for attributes congruent with Sarepta Values: Patients First, Action, Unconventional Thinking, Talent, and Integrity.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including but not limited to weekend and holiday coverage, occasionally on short notice.