Job Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our R&D 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 rare diseases.

Contract Role expected to go through 6/2027 ***5 days per week onsite in San Rafael***

We are seeking to hire a Research Associate for our Analytical Pathology team within the neuroscience group. This position is for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual committed to providing quality laboratory results in a timely and efficient manner. The individual will be part of a team with a strong focus on neurobiology that evaluates disease pathogenesis, therapeutic efficacy and drug distribution using microscopy and other technologies for a variety of pre-clinical research and early developmental projects.
Responsibilities:
• Design of histology experiments
• Performing histological stains, IHC/IF, and ISH on tissue from multiple species utilizing both manual and automated platforms
• Slide imaging, light and fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy
• Image quantification and analysis
• Developing and implementing new assays, functionality, and technology for project needs
• Experimental record keeping using electronic lab notebook and communication of results
• Maintenance of an organized and efficient laboratory
• Presenting results to key stakeholders e.g. project teams

Skills Required:
• Knowledge of neurobiology and neuroanatomy
• Experience with routine histology
• Experience of performing immunohistochemistry by manual and/or automated methods
• Programming skills a plus
• Familiarity with multiple imaging modalities such as episcope, slide scanners and confocal
• Proficiency with histological image analysis and statistical analysis.
• Experience with digital image quantification
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Ability to design own experiments, propose data interpretation and recommendation
• Committed to overcome challenges and use own initiative/judgement to troubleshoot
• Excellent written and verbal communication to occasionally present at group and team meetings
• Proficient in basic IT skills including the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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.