Intern, Cytometry Shared Resource Lab

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases. SUMMARY:The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects BioMarin’s Research & Early Development (RED) group is responsible for everything from research and discovery to post-market clinical development. Research & Early Development involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with rare diseases. The Center of Technology (CoTe) within RED is composed of centralized laboratories that provide expert advice, service, training and open access to state-of-the-art flow cytometry, lab automation, sequencing and mass spectrometry technologies, as well as the procurement of rare biospecimens.  We aspire to accelerate early research programs, generate breakthrough data, influence the course of clinical development, and enable scientific creativity across all of RED.   JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:The position will involve working with the Lead Scientist and Research Associates in the Cytometry Core within the Center of Technology. Skills the Intern, Cytometry Core will 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
• Knowledge in how to operate a flow cytometer, high content imager and cell sorter
• 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

 Position is designed to function onsite only; lab time will be required 5 days a week. Required Coursework:

• 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

 Desired Skills:

• 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

 Qualifications/Eligibility:

• 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.

 Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:

• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-jo