BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. · 1 month ago
Intern, Skeletal Biology Research
San Rafael, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24/hr - $27/hrBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on translating genetic discoveries into new medicines. The Summer Internship Program offers students valuable experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, specifically within the Skeletal and CNP Research group, where they will engage in laboratory techniques to support drug development processes.
BiotechnologyDeveloper PlatformPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects
Propose new drug strategies for diseases of interest
Conduct proof of concept laboratory experiments to support therapeutic strategies
Be exposed to the industry research atmosphere and introduced to a variety of laboratory techniques used to support the drug development process
Qualification
Required
Student in their 3rd or 4th, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (BS) biological sciences
Understanding the application of biological techniques to support industry research
Drug therapeutic development
Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in life sciences
Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week onsite
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
Theoretical knowledge of Mammalian cell culture
Theoretical knowledge of RT-qPCR
Theoretical knowledge of Western blotting
Theoretical knowledge of Microscopy and cell imaging
Theoretical knowledge of SDS-PAGE
Theoretical knowledge of Other molecular biology and biochemical techniques
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
Assistance with housing/transportation to help alleviate costs associated with the internship for eligible employees.
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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