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Intern, Operations Analyst
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Dec 2024
💰 $50,000/yr($42,000/yr – $50,000/yr)
About the role
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 Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. 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. This role with be in Novato Manufacturing where our products are made. JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT: We are looking for a motivated intern to join our manufacturing operations team. In this role, you will work on a key project to develop a standardized shift change protocol for our biotech manufacturing plant. This project will improve operational efficiency, enhance communication, and ensure product quality and safety across shifts.This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotech manufacturing environment, where you will work alongside experienced professionals to gain valuable insights into production processes and operational best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesData Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyze data on current shift change practices, documenting key areas for improvement.Process Mapping: Create visual maps of existing processes to identify gaps, bottlenecks, or inconsistencies.Stakeholder Interviews: Conduct interviews with shift supervisors, operators, and quality assurance staff to gather insights on current challenges and opportunities for a smoother transition between shifts.Standardization Development: Collaborate with the team to design a standardized shift change procedure, including checklists, communication protocols, and documentation standards.Pilot Testing: Assist in implementing and monitoring a pilot test of the new shift change procedure to assess effectiveness.Feedback & Improvement: Collect feedback from team members on the pilot process and propose improvements to refine the standardized shift change procedure.Documentation: Help create comprehensive documentation and training materials for the standardized shift change procedure.Required Skills:
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 Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. 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. This role with be in Novato Manufacturing where our products are made. JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT: We are looking for a motivated intern to join our manufacturing operations team. In this role, you will work on a key project to develop a standardized shift change protocol for our biotech manufacturing plant. This project will improve operational efficiency, enhance communication, and ensure product quality and safety across shifts.This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotech manufacturing environment, where you will work alongside experienced professionals to gain valuable insights into production processes and operational best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesData Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyze data on current shift change practices, documenting key areas for improvement.Process Mapping: Create visual maps of existing processes to identify gaps, bottlenecks, or inconsistencies.Stakeholder Interviews: Conduct interviews with shift supervisors, operators, and quality assurance staff to gather insights on current challenges and opportunities for a smoother transition between shifts.Standardization Development: Collaborate with the team to design a standardized shift change procedure, including checklists, communication protocols, and documentation standards.Pilot Testing: Assist in implementing and monitoring a pilot test of the new shift change procedure to assess effectiveness.Feedback & Improvement: Collect feedback from team members on the pilot process and propose improvements to refine the standardized shift change procedure.Documentation: Help create comprehensive documentation and training materials for the standardized shift change procedure.Required Skills:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or experience in a production environment is a plus.
- Experience with process mapping software is a bonus.
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