Why Sarepta? Why Now?

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. 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.

The Importance of the Role

This internship provides an opportunity for an aspiring scientist to engage in early stage assay development work that is essential to the team’s exploratory research efforts. The intern will gain hands on laboratory experience, exposure to experimental design, and opportunities to analyze data, troubleshoot challenges, and present findings. By contributing to foundational assay development, the intern directly supports Sarepta’s mission to advance innovative therapies while building practical skills that can shape their scientific future.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

Evaluate New Technologies and Methods

Explore emerging technologies, laboratory methods, assays, or techniques with potential application to the Molecular Translational Biology team's workflows.

Design Experiments for Feasibility and Performance Testing

Assist in designing experiments capable of assessing performance, robustness, and value of new methods under consideration.

Perform Data Analysis and Troubleshoot Lab Based Challenges

Analyze experimental data to assess outcomes and identify technical issues.

Work collaboratively to troubleshoot assay related challenges and refine approaches.

Present Scientific Findings

Prepare and present results at team meetings.

Review relevant scientific literature to support project development and experimental rationale.

More about You

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related life sciences discipline.

Interest in molecular assay development, experimental design, or early‑stage discovery research.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to scientific detail.

Willingness to learn new laboratory techniques and approaches.

Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a research environment.

Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for scientific exploration.

Program Timeline

This application is for a 12-week summer internship program that will start on May 18th and conclude on August 7th, 2026.

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 $21 - $26 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.

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