Intern, Formulation Development
Novato, CA
Who We Are For more than two decades, going our own way has led to countless breakthroughs, bettering the lives of those suffering from rare genetic disease. In 1997 we were founded to make a big difference in small patient populations. Now we seek to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled our last 25 years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Through our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we will continue to develop targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions we seek to treat. Applying our knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The end goal has always been better lives and now we can reach more. And the more people we reach, the more our impact can grow. We transform lives through genetic discovery. Our Culture Our desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard \u2013 so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower people and to provide them with the ability to develop their long-term careers. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients.\u00A0SUMMARY: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. The Chemical, Drug Product and Devices Technologies (CPDT) group, which is under the Technical Development organization, contributes to and aligns with BioMarin' s mission of developing and commercializing innovative biopharmaceuticals for serious diseases and medical conditions. The CPDT group leads the development of stable, reproducible, and scalable drug products and devices that are safe for non-clinical, clinical, and commercial use.\u00A0 Additionally, CPDT aims to ensure an end-to-end chemical and manufacturing processes development for small molecules and oligonucleotides drug substances.\u00A0 In addition to in-house product development, CPDT also engages in collaborative partnership with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to expedite development of selected drug product candidates.JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:The selected candidate will work in the Chemical, Drug Product and Devices Technologies group and primarily focus on evaluating spray drying based formulation for future drug products.\u00A0 The candidate will be working on: Preparing different formulations for spray drying Performing analysis of the spray dried formulations using chromatographic (reverse phase, size exclusion and Ion exchange HPLC), spectrophotometric (UV-VIS, fluorescence), DSC, XRD and standard wet chemistry techniques Follow written protocols and assist in rewriting working procedures Maintain thorough and timely documentation of experiments Present findings at internal group meetings\u00A0Required Skills: Basic lab skills including pipetting, using weighing balance Clear understanding of the spray drying processDesired Skills: Familiarity with formulation development preferred but not required Familiarity with spectrophotometric, chromatographic, light scattering preferred but not requiredQualifications/Eligibility: Pursuing PhD in: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering or related field Student must be returning to school in the Fall Term OR has graduated within the 1 year of the start of the program. Must be available to work 40 hours a week Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship\u00A0Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiencesComprehensive, value-added project(s)Work in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.Develop skills specific to your major.Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.Weekly Speaker Seminar Series with Executive Staff. In the U.S., the hiring range for this position is $ 30.00 to $ 50.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate\u2019s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\u00A0
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