(CW) Manufacturing Associate DAY SHIFT (Temporary/Contract)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in Novato, CA, seeks contract personnel for our Technical Operations team.

The role encompasses hands-on biopharmaceutical manufacturing support across multiple openings, with a shift pattern of Sun–Tue and alternating Wednesdays from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The duties cover process knowledge, documentation, quality/compliance, and business system support, including learning mammalian cell culture, filtration, chromatography, and formulation, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or engineering.
• Associate’s degree in science-related area or biotech certificate with 2+ years experience in biotech manufacturing or other regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Understand process theory and equipment operation.
• Learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Support process optimization initiatives.
• Gain experience with automation systems (LIMS, MES, PI).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Associate’s degree or biotech certificate with 2+ years experience

Job description

BioMarin Overview

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia, PKU, CLN2, a form of Batten disease, MPS, Fabry disease, and Pompe disease offer new possibilities for patients and families. Our success comes from our commitment to excellence, patient understanding, scientific expertise, and world‑class manufacturing capabilities.

Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group creates drugs for clinical trials and scales production for the commercial market. Engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain cutting‑edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and control, and procure goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinate global distribution of our drugs.

Position Overview

Contract role with multiple openings. Schedule: Sun‑Tues / Alternating Wednesdays 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Duties

• PROCESS KNOWLEDGE: Understand process theory and equipment operation; learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, centrifugation, protein purification, and formulation of bulk drug substance. Support process optimization initiatives, identify processing issues, and support solutions. Gain experience with automation systems (LIMS, MES, PI, etc.).
• TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: Provide feedback and/or suggested changes to operational procedures; assist incorporation of new technologies, practices, and standards into procedures; write and review process documents.
• QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE: Understand cGMPs related to commercial operations; utilize quality systems (deviations, CAPAs, change requests, action/alert reports, etc.).
• BUSINESS: Participate in projects and contribute to outcomes; learn and support new business systems (Trackwise, ERP, etc.); support trending of defined department metrics.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Consists of strenuous, repetitive work; daily movements include bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands.
• Ability to lift, dispense, push or pull items averaging 25 pounds.
• May require work around loud equipment; personal protective equipment required.
• Requires various shift‑based work and off‑hours.

Skills

• Strong communication skills—verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team environment with good conflict resolution and collaboration.
• Initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related area or engineering.
• Associate’s degree in a science‑related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Safety Responsibility

Support the organization’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

Disclaimer

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, which may include other duties as assigned.