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Lab Assistant

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

About Stoke:

Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK), is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine. Using Stoke’s proprietary TANGO (Targeted Augmentation of Nuclear Gene Output) approach, Stoke is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally-occurring protein levels. Stoke’s first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study. Stoke’s initial focus are diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency). Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for Stoke’s proprietary approach. Stoke is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/

Position Purpose:

The Lab Assistant will be responsible for providing support for the overall lab environment, ensuring proper functioning of utilities, lab equipment and life safety systems. This position will report to the Senior Director, Facilities & Engineering. This role will be based onsite daily in our Bedford and Waltham, MA locations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support for the overall lab environment, ensuring proper functioning of utilities, lab equipment and life safety systems
  • Perform facility & safety inspections including chemical, biological and universal waste consolidation
  • Handle daily lab waste disposal in accordance with safety regulations and institutional guidelines, ensuring proper segregation, documentation, and coordination with waste management services.
  • Provide support to various facilities administration duties including but not limited to external vendor coordination, landlord services, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
  • Maintain an updated lab inventory, prepare order lists, and maintain sufficient stock of common reagents, supplies, and materials
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support lab productivity
  • Manage shipping and receiving of laboratory materials, including biological samples, reagents, and equipment, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and documentation requirements.
  • Routine safety shower and eye wash station inspections
  • Performs or supports execution of small repairs as directed
  • Ensures laboratory cleanliness, storing materials in designated areas or properly disposing in accordance with lab guidelines
  • Performs other duties as necessary

Required Skills & Experience: 

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in a lab environment
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload effectively, and work well within a team.
  • Self-motivated, well-organized, and reliable individual with a customer-focused mindset.
  • Experience improving scientific workflows.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Clear communicator and collaborative teammate with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and maintaining professional relationships.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, hands-on lab environments.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Location(s):

Stoke is located in Bedford, MA, and will be moving to a new location in Waltham, MA by the end of 2026. This position is lab-based currently based in Bedford and will later be based in Waltham.

Travel:

This position will require approximately 5 % travel.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Stoke Therapeutics, we are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000. The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401K plan with company match, unlimited vacation time, tuition assistance and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

Culture & Values:

At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically. We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual’s needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them. We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us. We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values. Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do. 

Interested candidates: Please visit Stoke’s website to learn more and apply directly to the position listed on our Career Center:

https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/

For more information, visit https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.

Stoke participates in E-Verify.

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