BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. · 22 hours ago
Research Associate 1, In Vivo for Skeletal and CNP Therapeutic Area
Petaluma, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of patients suffering from rare genetic diseases. They are seeking a motivated Research Associate I with in vivo experience to assist in executing studies for musculoskeletal diseases, collaborating across various therapeutic areas to drive project strategies for novel therapeutics.
BiotechnologyDeveloper PlatformPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Conduct in vivo dosing support and execution of studies including IV, IM, SC, IP, and PO dosing for research on genetic skeletal diseases and CNP therapeutic indications
Contribute to novel therapeutic programs based on innovative, ground-breaking discoveries that could lead to new, high-impact opportunities for patients
Participate and collaborate in writing, review and contribution to study synopses, protocols, study reports and regulatory documents
Collaborate with various BioMarin functions to collaboratively ensure timely progression of projects
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to build and foster productive cross-functional collaborations both within and external to BioMarin
Execute hands-on responsibilities including but not limited to animal handling and restraint (rodents), administration via various routes of administration, including intravenous (tail-vein), in-life animal health monitoring and measurements, clinical observations, sample collection and processing, and accurate data collection. In addition, providing daily care and monitoring of mice or rats, including health checks and documentation, will also be required
Follow all institutional, local, and federal regulations regarding animal care and use. Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Maintain detailed and accurate records of all procedures and animal health status including adverse study events. Meticulous electronic lab notebook documentation
Communicate experimental plans and results to the project team. Support product development and regulatory filings for pivotal preclinical studies
Follow instructions and work independently to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure all assignments are completed on or before deadlines
Share your knowledge and understanding with other team members
Document experimental methods and outcomes using Electronic Lab Notebooks and generation/maintenance of technical procedure documents and SOPs
Willingness to work on site full time including off hours and weekends based on study needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or equivalent scientific degree in Biology or related science
Background in animal handling
In vivo techniques
Demonstrated experience in the use of animal model systems in research
Strong written communication skills for IACUC protocols, communicating study results, monitoring in vivo studies and tissue collection, and sample management
Experience with multiple methods of dosing techniques (IM, IP, IV, SC, PO)
Necropsy, tissue collection
Experience with other in vivo analytic techniques including gait analysis, mechanical evaluation of bone, histology, computerized tomography and IVIS imaging
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Understanding of genetically engineered models, breeding of rodents
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Passion for contributing your scientific skills to develop therapies for patients in need
Ability to utilize computer databases for data analysis, data entry, and point of care observations
Ability to work under time constraints with minimal direction of day-to-day responsibilities
Ability to work with external regulatory agencies and accreditation groups
Complete all company training requirements
Perform all work per designated safety standards and comply with Personal Protective Equipment requirements and occupational health to perform work tasks
Willingness to work on site full time including off hours and weekends based on study needs
Preferred
Experience with rodent in vivo models of disease
Experience with skeletal disease biology
Some industry experience is a plus
Hands-on experience with dosing and data collection in animal models of disease
Rodent surgical experience preferred
Company
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$585.8M2020-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $585.8M
1999-07-26IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Mueller
Chief Financial Officer
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Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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