Research Associate II
- Employer
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Location
- Novato, California
- Start date
- Aug 29, 2021
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Research/Documentation, Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work
Job Details
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. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
SUMMARY
The selected Research associate will support analytical chemistry activities for development of biologics, gene therapy, and small molecules. An ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with analysis using HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS/OES, and other analytical techniques. Candidate will make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret/present results.
The prospective Individual should be familiar with and be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for experimental operation and data recording. This is a laboratory-based position and the candidate must be familiar with general laboratory operations. Familiarity with GxP quality guidelines and USP/ICH guidelines is a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Associate I/II, functions to manage, coordinate, and perform activities required for the testing of extractables and leachable samples, drug substances, drug products, cell culture, and human/animal specimens, as expected during various stages of drug development.
In this position the candidate will work closely with Scientists in the analytical chemistry group and support development, qualification, validation, and testing activities of HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, and ICPMS/OES based analytical methods and assays.
The selected candidate should possess excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills and be a self-starter willing to work efficiently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Activities included, but not limited to be:
- Preparation of assay reagents and buffers.
- Perform HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and ICP-MS based assays to quantify analytes from various complex matrices.
- Perform quantitative analysis of data and interpretation of experimental results.
- Be able to develop and optimize new GC-MS, LC-MS, and ICPMS based protocols.
- Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations in meetings.
- Follow all relevant GxP (GLP, GCP, GMP), appropriate to drug development phase.
- Maintain good and timely documentation of experiments
- Contribute to and provide solutions to technical problems and think creatively.
- Help drafting and review of technical reports, protocols, analytical test procedures, and SOPs
- Follow SOPs, policies, instructions, and regulations, and to perform routine lab equipment maintenance is required.
Skills
EXPERIENCE
Required Skills:
- 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical/R&D environment
- Excellent knowledge in GC, GC-MS, HPLC, UHPLC, LC-MS, and ICP-MS for analysis of samples.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation and organizational skills with a focus on details and results.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in extractables and leachables analysis and impurity characterization
- Experience in analytical method development, method qualification, method validation, and method transfer.
- Experience in GxP environment and knowledge of USP/ICH regulatory requirements is plus.
- Knowledge of biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, polymer and organic chemistry is plus.
Education
EDUCATION
B.S. in the Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biophysical Chemistry or related discipline. 2 years experience
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.
Company
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery. In 1997, the company was founded to make a big difference in small patient populations, focusing on giving much-needed attention to the underserved communities of those with rare diseases. BioMarin sought to help patients whose voices could not always be heard and treat conditions that were not always in mainstream medical conversations. Throughout its history, BioMarin has worked tirelessly to make a difference by pursuing bold science. The company’s first approved therapy was inspired by a father who refused to accept there was no therapy for his son’s rare diagnosis. That relentless pursuit to change the course of his son’s future through the power of science is at the core of who BioMarin is today.
Through the company’s expertise in genetics and molecular biology, BioMarin has developed eight first or best-in-class targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions it seeks to treat, helping to better the lives of those struggling with rare genetic disease. The company’s purposeful and scientifically precise team of physicians and scientists has honed each treatment modality to seek transformative therapies.
Now, BioMarin seeks to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled the last 25 plus years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Each drug candidate pursued is guided by a fundamental understanding of the genetics and underlying biology of the condition it will address. The company believes that applying its knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The more innovative solutions developed, the more lives BioMarin can impact.
- Website
- https://www.biomarin.com/
- Location
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California
United States
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