Paid Internship at BioMarin Pharmaceutical USA
Looking for a competitive Paid Internship in the biotech industry? This exciting Biologics Intern opportunity under BioMarin Pharmaceutical careers offers a prestigious Internship in USA based in San Rafael, California. It is an outstanding Internship opportunity for life science graduates seeking hands-on experience in protein purification, biologics development, and rare genetic disease research.
About BioMarin
Founded in 1997, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company dedicated to translating genetic discoveries into innovative medicines that advance human health. The organization focuses on developing transformative therapies for patients with significant unmet medical needs, leveraging expertise in genetics and molecular biology. BioMarin’s research-driven approach has produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical, and preclinical candidates with well-understood biology and strong potential to deliver meaningful therapeutic benefit.
Internship Details
- Intern Title: Biologics Intern
- Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Department: Research & Early Development (RED) – Biologics
- Location: San Rafael, California, United States
- Employment Type: Summer Internship (Full-Time)
About Worldwide Research and Development (WWRD)
BioMarin’s Worldwide Research and Development (WWRD) division encompasses bench research, clinical research, and the supporting functions required to advance therapeutic programs from discovery through post-market development. Teams within WWRD are committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapies for individuals living with genetic diseases.
Internship Program Overview
The BioMarin Summer Internship Program provides students with hands-on industry experience over a 10–12 week period. Interns gain insight into pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes while contributing to meaningful, value-added projects alongside experienced professionals.
Department Overview – Biologics
The Research and Early Development (RED) team focuses on discovering and advancing innovative therapies for rare genetic conditions. The Biologics group within RED is responsible for developing purification processes and conducting characterization for therapeutic protein candidates. The group supports programs requiring proteins as therapeutic agents or components of therapeutic candidates.
Project Description
The intern will support efforts to optimize strategies aimed at increasing therapeutic protein purification throughput.
Required Skills
- Strong organizational skills and commitment to accurate record-keeping
- Proactive and collaborative attitude with willingness to learn new scientific techniques
- Prior exposure to protein purification techniques and equipment
Desired Skills
- Experience with SDS-PAGE
- Ability to quickly learn and operate new laboratory equipment
Qualifications & Eligibility
- Undergraduate student in the 3rd or 4th year pursuing a degree in a scientific discipline
- Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week)
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S.-based university or college and enrolled in the fall term following completion of the internship, or have graduated within one year of the program start date
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work on-site for the duration of the internship
Internship Benefits
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world industry projects
- Participation in comprehensive, value-added assignments
- Skill development aligned with academic major
- Professional networking and exposure to cross-functional teams
- Participation in company-wide meetings and community events
- Corporate office amenities, including 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, and snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
