(CW) Research Associate

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 4, 2026

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 preclinical 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 Worldwide Research and Development From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases. Contract role in This role is onsite five days a week in San Rafael, CA The Research & Early Development (RED) group is responsible for everything from research and discovery to post-market clinical development. RED involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with rare diseases. Summary Description: Gain industry experience and learn various skills to become a well-rounded scientist capable of advancing drug development. The individual will assist senior staff in planning, performing, and documenting laboratory experiments. Primary responsibilities may include general lab duties, buffer preparation, animal tissue processing, analytical pathology techniques including tissue sectioning (microtomy and cryotomy), histologic staining (e.g. H&E & Masson’s trichrome), immunohistochemistry, In Situ Hybridization, and brightfield and epifluorescence microscopy. Other responsibilities include qualitative and basic, quantitative image analysis (Visiopharm), and preparation of image data for power points and reports. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing, and/or supporting the development and optimization of experimental systems. This role conducts lab-based experimentation based on literature protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), consulted innovative approaches, and conducts general laboratory maintenance responsibilities. This role performs data analysis with appropriate documentation of all methods used and proper handling of raw data. Experience & Education per level: Research Associate 1: Bachelor’s degree and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience Work Environment/Physical Demands: The employee may frequently be required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Wet lab environment. Some toxic chemical use. Occasional foul odors. Candidate must not have any known chemical allergies. 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. 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.

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