Research Associate I (Temporary)

Who We Are
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.

Who We Are

BioMarin is a world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.

SUMMARY
The Gene Therapy Research group in San Rafael, CA, is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to join our Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) Purification and Analytics team. In this role, you will purify standard and novel AAVs using established protocols as well as characterize purified material using state-of-the-art analytical tools under our supervision. In addition, a successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in exploratory and pipeline projects and learn about research and manufacturing side of gene therapy drug development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare or update protocols and other documents, as needed.
• Perform standard AAV purifications and purified material characterization following established protocols.
• Effectively communicate experimental findings and collaborate with other team members.
• Maintain an accurate electronic laboratory notebook to record daily activities and experimental results.
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet project deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Virus and/or protein purification experience using FPLC and/or HPLC chromatography is a plus.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Openness and willingness to learn new skills and/or laboratory techniques is a must.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with 0-2 years of relevant experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In the U.S, the salary range for this position is $ 31 to $ 50 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 31 to $ 50 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.