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 limb-girdle 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.
 

We’re 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 work-life 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: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
 

The Importance of the Role

The Veterinary Technician will collaborate with the Senior Veterinary Technicians and Vivarium team to support animal welfare within the Gene Therapy Center of Excellence. The Veterinary Technician will work under the guidance of the Senior Veterinary Technicians to perform treatments and rodent care as required for study and colony management. They will need to demonstrate proficient technical skills, including multiple site injections, proficient rodent handling, and ability to recognize and identify rodent health concerns. All aspects of this position expose personnel to animal fur and dander.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

Perform all related duties assigned, to include backup duties for Lab Animal Technician positionLead on assigned studiesMultiple injection techniques including IV, IM, IP, SQ, RO, TFVBlood collection techniquesMonitor and perform treatments within the animal facility in collaboration with VeterinarianFollow and draft standard operating procedures for techniques and procedures per GLP guidelinesPeer QCCommunicating regularly with study directors and vivarium teamMaintain appropriate record keeping per GLP and animal welfare guidelinesOperate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelinesWork on rotating weekend/holiday schedule

More about You

LAT is strongly preferred or achieve certification status within 6 months, or RVT2 to 4 years of related experience in laboratory animal fieldHigh School diploma or equivalentAbility to lift up to 50 poundsDexterity of physical condition to operate all job duties; lift and move objects regularly throughout the shift.Work in a standing position requiring bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift.Must avoid contact with rodent species outside of work.

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.

The targeted salary range for this position is $52,000 - $65,000 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.

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.