High Throughput Process Automation Intern

Sarepta Therapeutics • Columbus, OH

3d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Intern, High Throughput Process Automation, will play a key role in advancing Sarepta’s high throughput workflows that support upstream, downstream, and analytical development within the Early Research & Process Development (ERPD) organization. This internship represents an exceptional opportunity for a student interested in biotech R&D to gain hands on experience with advanced automation technologies, including Tecan Fluent liquid handling systems, automated tangential flow filtration platforms, and high throughput purification modalities. The intern will work in a highly collaborative, cross functional environment, and will contribute to activities that directly impact Sarepta’s ability to generate critical research materials (Fabs, mAbs, proteins, and other biologics) for internal chemistry and biology partners. They will also play a key role in process development efforts for early-stage research programs. This role offers scientific mentorship, including support from team members experienced in academic and industry training.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or related scientific discipline.
• Strong interest in laboratory research, bioprocess development, or automation enabled experimentation.
• Comfort working with complex instrumentation and a willingness to learn new automated systems and workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with peers and mentors.
• Demonstrated curiosity, attention to detail, and motivation to improve laboratory processes.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands on experience with laboratory automation, liquid handlers (e.g. Tecan), or filtration systems is a plus.
• Experience working with proteins, antibodies, or viral vectors in an academic or industry setting.
• Familiarity with chromatography, filtration, or other downstream purification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize workflows for the Autopulse automated tangential flow filtration instrument, enabling efficient buffer exchange and concentration of multiple therapeutic modalities (Fab, Mab, proteins, and oligo conjugates).
• Perform experimental design, execution, and data analysis to establish high-quality TFF workflows following ERPD pipeline updates.
• Support downstream process development efforts using Tecan Fluent systems in both RoboColumn and batch filter plate formats to generate critical purification data for upstream and downstream development teams.
• Set up, execute, and troubleshoot high throughput purification experiments to accelerate development timelines across ERPD.
• Collaborate closely with upstream, downstream, and analytical development groups, gaining exposure to multiple scientific disciplines and technologies.
• Document experimental execution and results to enhance team knowledge sharing and process reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, automation robustness, and interteam collaboration.

Benefits

• Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
• Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern