The Opportunity to Make a Difference Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Participate in the design, planning and execution of experiments in order to support development efforts, production efforts and process improvements as an active member of the Upstream Process Development team
- In collaboration with lead scientists, perform hands-on work on mammalian suspension cell lines using different platform and scale of production such as shake flasks, WAVE bioreactors and/or stirred tank bioreactors
- Take the lead in care, maintenance and operation of one of the state-of-the-art technologies that are used in Upstream process development such as ambr15, ambr250, and/or small scale bioreactors
- Participate in the analysis and characterization of in-process samples and materials
- Document all work clearly using an electronic lab notebook, analyze and effectively communicate results and participate in writing and review of technical documentation
- Participate in and influence cross-functional development team to advance production activities and ensure project success
- Maintain key lab instrumentation and critical laboratory materials
- Perform other related duties as required
More about You Education and Skills Requirements:
- B.S. in Bioengineering, chemical/biochemical engineering, biology, biochemistry or related degree with 2-4-year related experience or M.S. in related field with 0-2 years related experience will also be considered
- Previous experience of mammalian cell culture techniques such as cell passaging, aseptic technique processing, transient transfection and cell culture harvest is desired
- Experience in upstream techniques for production of biologics particularly viral vectors (AAV, Lenti-) production is a plus
- Experience in basic biochemistry laboratory techniques such as qRT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA, etc. is desired
- Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility and willingness to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
- Proven ability to successfully manage projects and timelines, organize/track complex information, prioritize accordingly, and the ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and demanding timelines when necessary
- Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
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.
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This position requires work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
The targeted salary range for this position is $70,400 - $88,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.