Research Associate 2: CRIM Inventory & Logistics (Onsite)

biomarin; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin in Novato, CA is seeking a Research Associate 2 to own CRIM activities, ensuring critical reagents and reference standards are available to support analytical testing across the product lifecycle.

You will manage on-site inventory, logistics, and storage, partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, and labs, and support contract administration and QMS documentation to maintain GMP/GLP compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in biotech/pharma or lab ops.
• Experience in inventory management and CRIM roles.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• On-site 5 days per week in Novato, CA.
• Familiar with GMP/GLP practices.

Responsibilities

• Support replenishment planning to ensure critical reagents.
• Coordinate receipt, handling, and movement of CR/RS on-site.
• Register samples and inventory in Benchling.
• Coordinate shipments with Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Draft CR/RS reports and maintain Veeva/QMS records.
• Lead cross-functional coordination; no direct reports.

Skills

Inventory management

Laboratory operations

Quality systems

Documentation

On-site work

Contract administration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related scientific discipline

Tools

Benchling

Veeva

QMS

Job description

BioMarin in Novato, CA is seeking a Research Associate 2 to own CRIM activities, ensuring critical reagents and reference standards are available to support analytical testing across the product lifecycle.

You will manage on-site inventory, logistics, and storage, partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, and labs, and support contract administration and QMS documentation to maintain GMP/GLP compliance.