Summer Internship at BioMarin in the USA
The Intern, External Quality Assurance Specialist role at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the biotechnology industry. This full-time, temporary Quality Assurance Summer internship at BioMarin Careers in Novato, California, allows students to work alongside quality teams, support external testing labs and contract manufacturing oversight, and contribute to meaningful quality improvement projects in a regulated manufacturing environment. Apply for this exciting Internship Opportunity in the USA!
About the Company:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance human health. Founded in 1997, the company applies scientific expertise in genetics and molecular biology to create transformative medicines for patients with significant unmet medical needs.
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for manufacturing drugs for clinical trials and commercial markets. The team ensures regulatory compliance through strong quality assurance and quality control systems, while maintaining cutting-edge manufacturing processes and global distribution of medicines.
Internship Details:
- Title: Intern, External Quality Assurance Specialist
- Location: Novato, California
- Category: Quality
- Employment Type: Full-time – Temporary (Summer Internship, 10–12 Weeks)
- Work Environment: Active manufacturing environment (GMP compliance required)
- Work Hours: 40 hours per week
- Compensation: $24 – $27 per hour (based on geographic region, skills, and experience)
Educational Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S.-based university or college and returning for the fall term after internship completion, OR graduated within 1 year of program start.
- Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week).
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work on-site or hybrid as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Quality Oversight of External Test Labs and Contract Manufacturing Organizations as a Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Assist in contract manufacturing and testing oversight activities in this Summer Internship in the USA
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Quality performance enhancement
- Partner with Quality teams to establish visual management tools
- Develop performance metrics and reports
- At BioMarin Careers, you should work in compliance with GMP procedures and regulated manufacturing standards
Skills Required:
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable working in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with AI and digitalization
- Interest in quality control, manufacturing, operations excellence, or quality assurance
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Benefits of the Summer Internship:
- Paid hourly wage ($24–$27/hour)
- Paid company holidays and sick time
- Hands-on industry experience in biotech manufacturing and quality
- Comprehensive, value-added project assignments
- Professional development opportunities and networking
- Participation in company-wide meetings and community lunches
- Access to corporate amenities such as a 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, and snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
