(CW) Manufacturing Associate (Temporary/Contract)

biomarin; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin is seeking a contract position (approximately 6 months) in Novato, California, focusing on biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include supporting manufacturing tasks such as filtration and protein purification while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

This role demands strong verbal and written communication skills and a relevant educational background in science or engineering. The work environment may be physically demanding and requires adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related area or engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including cell culture and chromatography.
• Identify and elevate processing issues while supporting solutions.
• Maintain compliance with cGMPs and quality systems.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Teamwork with conflict resolution

Initiative for improvement solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related area or engineering

Associate’s degree with 2+ years experience

Job description

About BioMarin

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Our manufacturing and process development teams manage the production of our therapies for clinical trials and commercial markets. These engineers, technicians, scientists, and support professionals continually provide quality assurance and ensure we meet all regulatory standards. We have manufacturing facilities in Northern California and in Cork, Ireland. Additionally, our supply chain teams procure the goods and services needed to support manufacturing and worldwide distribution.

About Technical Operations

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.

Job Summary

Contract position (~6 months) requiring alternating shifts Wed-Sat 06:00-19:00 (6 AM-7 PM).

Responsibilities

Provide support for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, centrifugation, protein purification, and formulation of bulk drug substance. Identify and elevate processing issues, support solutions, and contribute to process optimization. Assist in the incorporation of new technologies, practices, and standards into operational procedures. Maintain quality and compliance with cGMPs, utilize quality systems (deviations, CAPAs, change requests, action/alert reports). Support business projects, learn new systems (Track Wise, ERP), and trend defined department metrics.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. Daily physical movements may include bending, reaching, climbing stairs & ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands.
• Regularly lift, dispense, push and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
• May require working around loud equipment.
• Personal protective equipment will be required.
• Various shift-based work and off-hours may be required.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork with good conflict resolution and collaboration.
• Initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Education & Experience

• 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.