Intern, Enzymes and Metabolic Disease

BioMarin 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.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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

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