BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. · 1 month ago
Intern, Cytometry Shared Resource Lab
San Rafael, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24/hr - $32/hrBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company that focuses on translating genetic discoveries into new medicines. The Intern in the Cytometry Shared Resource Lab will work alongside scientists and research associates to gain hands-on experience in flow cytometry and related technologies, contributing to drug discovery efforts.
BiotechnologyDeveloper PlatformPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Work with the Lead Scientist and Research Associates in the Cytometry Core within the Center of Technology
Gain knowledge of how flow cytometry, high content imaging and cell sorting are used in a biotechnology environment to support research, bioanalysis, and clinical work
Gain knowledge in how to operate a flow cytometer, high content imager and cell sorter
Receive training in a typical flow cytometry assay including complex options for data analysis
Experience in a Shared Resource Laboratory (SRL or Core Lab) touching many parts of the drug discovery process
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or Masters Candidate pursuing a degree in biochemistry, cell biology or equivalent, with an interest in a laboratory career preferred
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program
Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week
Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles
Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology Laboratory or equivalent courses
Cell Biology or Molecular Immunology or equivalent courses
Cell Biology Laboratory or Molecular Immunology Laboratory or equivalent courses
Preferred
Experience with common biochemistry and molecular biology techniques
Experience with sterile cell culture techniques
Comfort working and communicating in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, collaborative research environment
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
Benefits
Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
Work in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.
Develop skills specific to your major.
Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
Access to Employee Resource Groups
Company
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$585.8M2020-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $585.8M
1999-07-26IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Mueller
Chief Financial Officer
Cristin Hubbard
Chief Commercial Officer
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