Intern, Analytical Services & Process Analytics

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Company holidays

Access to on-site gym

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in California is offering a summer internship that provides students with valuable experience in analytical services and process analytics. Interns will gain insights into the pharmaceutical industry while working on meaningful projects such as improving operational efficiency and supporting data visibility tools. The program is designed for enrolled students pursuing relevant scientific degrees, offering an opportunity to develop skills and contribute to impactful initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented student currently enrolled in a scientific or technical program.
• Proficient in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Able to organize and document laboratory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize data for analytical insights.
• Create process maps or workflow diagrams.
• Participate in lab organization and planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

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 in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and pre‑clinical candidates that have well‑understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first‑to‑market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

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 coordinate the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

SUMMARY

The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10–12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT

Analytical Services & Process Analytics (AS/PA) supports BioMarin’s commercial and clinical manufacturing programs by coordinating analytical readiness, improving operational efficiency, maintaining data‑visibility tools, and driving process improvements across QC, Manufacturing, and Technical Development. AS/PA partners closely with Analytical Sciences in developing, validating, transferring, and troubleshooting analytical methods for therapeutic programs—including gene therapy and enzyme replacement—through all phases of CMC development. This work includes analytical method execution, supporting regulatory documentation, ensuring product quality attributes, and contributing to training for global QC and partner testing labs. This integrated partnership enables efficient, high‑quality analytical execution and seamless cross‑functional alignment across BioMarin’s development and manufacturing network, providing interns with a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful, real‑world analytical and operational initiatives.

Core Areas of Contribution

• Lab Performance Dashboard & Data Analysis – Supporting the development or refinement of tools that help track laboratory performance trends, visualize key metrics, and strengthen data‑driven decision making.
• Workflow Mapping & Process Documentation – Helping to document and clarify key laboratory and analytical workflows to improve consistency, onboarding, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Lab Organization & Operational Readiness Activities – Assisting with organizational and planning tasks that support lab efficiency, space readiness, and future transitions such as the BMK SRC move.

What You Will Do

• Gather and organize data to support analytical performance insights.
• Interview team members to understand workflows and process steps.
• Create clear, visual documentation such as process maps or workflow diagrams.
• Participate in lab organization, planning, and readiness activities.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, standardization, or data visibility.
• Present updates and summary findings to the team at the end of the internship.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to document processes clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with dashboards or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Interest in analytical laboratory operations or biopharma processes.
• Familiarity with workflow or process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Miro).

Qualifications/Eligibility

• Student currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, etc.).
• Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
• 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 one 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‑hand meetings, monthly community lunches.
• Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on‑site gym, coffee truck, snacks.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups.

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 $32 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.