Bioconjugation Scientist II: ADC/AOC Innovator

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in the San Rafael, CA area is seeking a Scientist II, Bioconjugation Chemist to design and synthesize bioconjugates, including antibody-drug conjugates and antibody-oligo conjugates. You will apply organic synthesis, bioconjugation techniques, and analytical characterization methods to support preclinical and clinical programs.

The role requires a Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry with bioconjugation expertise and 3–5 years of experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with bioconjugation focus.
• Minimum 3–5 years of postdoc or industry experience in bioconjugation chemistry.
• Strong research drive, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Engage in project team discussions and provide subject-matter expertise.
• Collaborate with biology, pharmacology, and process development teams.
• Design and synthesize bioconjugates including AOCs and peptide conjugates.
• Develop and optimize conjugation methodologies and purification processes.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry (bioconjugation focus)

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

SDS-PAGE

Spectroscopy

Job description

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in the San Rafael, CA area is seeking a Scientist II, Bioconjugation Chemist to design and synthesize bioconjugates, including antibody-drug conjugates and antibody-oligo conjugates. You will apply organic synthesis, bioconjugation techniques, and analytical characterization methods to support preclinical and clinical programs.

The role requires a Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry with bioconjugation expertise and 3–5 years of experience, with strong communication and