Intern, Cell Biology in Non-Oncology Hematology at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
San Rafael, CA
About the Job
/PROJECT: The Intern will provide scientific and technical support for primary cell and iPSC culture, assisting with cell-based techniques and assays, including but not limited to transfection/nucleofection, ddPCR, ELISA, Jess, flow cytometry, automation etc. The Cell Biology lab within Hematology Research at BioMarin is a state-of-the art lab equipped with novel technologies and automated platforms and develops techniques primarily for discovery research using both standard and internally developed methodologies.Required Skills:
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $30 to $50 per hour, 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.
- Cell Biology and Cell Biology Laboratory or equivalent courses
- Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology Laboratory or equivalent courses
- Genetics and Genetics Laboratory or equivalent courses
- Experience with sterile cell culture techniques
- Experience with cell biology and molecular biology techniques
- Comfort working and communicating in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, collaborative research environment
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
- Graduate level degree or PhD candidate working towards a degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related major.
- Focusing on a career in cell biology research and techniques.
- 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. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States boarders.
- 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.
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $30 to $50 per hour, 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.