Research Operations Coordinator at Sarepta Therapeutics in Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

This individual will be responsible for implementing and executing operational tasks and procedures to support a new facility in Durham, NC. This individual will fulfill the requirements of maintaining the general, day to day operations of the facility to support preclinical research. This candidate will work directly with research scientists and management to determine the day to day needs and seek effective solutions.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Performs general laboratory maintenance and maintains cleanliness of the lab per facility SOPs


• Supports shipping and receiving efforts, including shipment tracking


• Conducts asset induction (if applicable) and performs equipment maintenance per SOPs


• Filing and distribution of invoices and shipping receipts


• Conducts routine chemical and reagent inventory and preparation


• Supports biological sample inventory


• Supports lab re-organization when needed


• Biohazardous waste management and may serve as EH&S liaison


• Monitors and responds to equipment and environmental alarms


• Drafts and maintains facility SOPs and forms


• Maintains completed forms and ensures proper archiving


• Initiates onboarding new processes and related software applications as needed. This may include coordinating efforts with cross-functional teams (IT, Facilities, etc).


• Identifies activities requiring operational improvement and implements solutions


• Supports onboarding and lab operations training of new-hires


• Performs related job duties as required

Desired Education and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with prior lab management experience


• Ability to strictly adhere to methods and SOPs


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to conceptualize, plan and execute processes for a new facility


• Ability to handle a multi-task workload required


• Ability to work well with team and cross-functional team members


• Highly organized and able to work with great precision and attention to detail


• Ability to lift 50 pounds


• Must be able to respond to emergencies during nights and weekends


• Experience working in biological laboratory preferred


• Familiarity with gene therapy or gene editing is preferred

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.