Research Associate 1

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: Novato
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Title: RA1 or RA2, Cell Culture Process Development Employee Type: FTELocation: United States - Novato, California SUMMARY:The Cell Culture Process Development department at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking to fill a full-time position for a Research Associate in upstream research and development. The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team focusing on optimizing production of recombinant viral vectors for the company's gene therapy programs.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Buffer and media preparation
• Cell line maintenance, expansion, transfection
• Production, harvest, and purification of viral material
• Perform associated analytical assays
• Diligently document the results
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment; be willing to accept responsibilities outside of the initial job description
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Closely interact with other team members; develop internal and external collaborations
• Present results and conclusions in group and department meetings; write reportsEXPERIENCERequired:
  • Good working knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry principles
  • Aseptic culturing technique
  • Hands-on experience in suspension or adherent cells culturing
  • Critical thinking, data analysis and interpretation skills
  • Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointDesired:
    • Experience with mammalian cell cultures, metabolite measurement, cell count and viability measurements
    • Working knowledge of rAAV production process, transfection
    • Experience with any of the following analytical techniques: flow cytometry, ddPCR/qPCR, Western Blotting, ELISA, Bio-Layer Interferometry (Octet), total protein assay, cell based assays.
    • Knowledge of Ambr bioreactor operation is a plus
    • Knowledge of JMP software and Design of Experiments principles is a plus EDUCATIONMinimum: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or in a related field with 2+ years of experience in a cell culture laboratory.Preferred: Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in industrial research and development.

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