BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. · 1 month ago
Intern, Enzymes and Metabolic Disease
San Rafael, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$32/hr - $50/hrBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on translating genetic discoveries into new medicines. The Intern will gain hands-on experience in the Cell Biology team, supporting research in enzyme replacement therapy and metabolic diseases.
BiotechnologyDeveloper PlatformPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide scientific and technical support for cell cultures including primary cell and iPSC culture
Assist with cell-based techniques and assays, including but not limited to transfection, IFC, ELISA, JESS, automation etc
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Metabolic Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Pathology, or related major
Hands-on experience working in mammalian cell culture lab, including aseptic cell culture techniques
A proactive, collaborative attitude with a strong desire to learn new scientific techniques
Ability to follow protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) with precision
Strong organizational skills and a commitment to accurate record-keeping
Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week
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 able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles
Preferred
Prior experience with human iPSC, organoid, or organ-on-a-chip culturing techniques is preferred
Prior experience with cell assays, including IFC, ELISA, JESS, etc
Benefits
Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
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
Arpit Davé
Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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