Intern, Product Quality Controls & Performance Systems

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Paid holidays and sick time

On-site gym and snacks

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is offering a summer internship for a Stability Data Intern to support global supply chain operations. The intern will compile and organize stability data for BioMarin products, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include collecting data, compiling summaries, and maintaining records. Interns will work full-time over 10-12 weeks and gain valuable experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Compensation is between $24 to $27 per hour depending on various factors including location and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. university or college.
• Must have the ability to work full-time (40 hours a week).
• Must be able to relocate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review stability data for BioMarin products.
• Compile temperature excursion information into a structured document.
• Identify potential gaps in data.
• Maintain organized records.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry

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 have 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 coordinating 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

The Stability Data Intern will play a key role in supporting BioMarin’s global supply‑chain operations by compiling and organizing available stability data for all BioMarin products (clinical and commercial). This data will be consolidated into a central summary document that enables quick reference for allowable temperature excursions during shipping. The intern will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of data, helping maintain compliance throughout the distribution process.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and review stability data for BioMarin products from internal sources.
• Compile allowable temperature excursion information into a structured summary document.
• Identify any potential gaps that need to be addressed.
• Maintain organized records for compiled data.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data compilation and document creation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Skills

• Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Basic understanding of stability studies and temperature excursion concepts.

Qualifications / Eligibility

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 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 completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 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. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but the employee must be within United States borders.

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‑hands 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 $27 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.