Research Intern, Histology

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a motivated individual to provide laboratory support for histology and morphometrics. The Research Intern position will have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to - maintaining lab supplies, preparation of study materials, handling of biological samples and maintaining study documents. This intern 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 intern will rotate between functions of the Translational Biology department, including but not limited to necropsy, histology, and morphometrics.
Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in conducting experiments and data collection at the direction of research associates and scientists.
• Perform 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, and slide scanners.
• Responsible for the preparation of clinical and non-clinical study materials to support Gene Therapy, Gene Editing and RNA programs.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and chemical inventory.
• Consistently and accurately maintain compliant laboratory records and study documents.
• Process tissue, blood, urine, and other samples as needed.
• Perform 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, IDBS, Freezerworks, Etc).
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as required.

Desired Education and Skills:

• Completed at least 1 year of a life sciences undergraduate program.
• 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.
• 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.

Program Timeline:

• This application is for a 10 or 12-week summer internship program that will either start on May 28th or June 10th.
• The program will conclude on August 16th, 2024.

This is a facility-dependent position where in-office presence is required four-five days a week.
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This position requires work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States.
The targeted salary range for this position is $21 - $25 per hour depending upon years of education completed and nature of role.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.