Intern, Skeletal Biology Research

/PROJECT: Throughout the summer, this research intern will be exposed to the industry research atmosphere and introduced to a variety of laboratory techniques used to support the drug development process, which may include techniques like cell culture, western blot, microscopy, and PCR. Interest:

• Student in their 3rd or 4th, pursing a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) biological sciences
• Understanding the application of biological techniques to support industry research
• Drug therapeutic development
  
  
  

Theoretical knowledge:

• Mammalian cell culture
• RT-qPCR
• Western blotting
• Microscopy and cell imaging
• SDS-PAGE
• Other molecular biology and biochemical techniques
  
  
  

Qualifications/Eligibility:

• Undergraduate student pursing a degree in life sciences.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week onsite.
• 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.
  
  
  

Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:

• 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 $24 to $ 27 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.