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 Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Research Associate

Onsite role - Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork

Closing Date: 20 September 2025

Description:

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. The Analytical Sciences department, a part of Technical Development and Services (TDS) within Tech Ops (TOPS), supports all assay needs in Tech Ops. Our scientists and associates are experts in analytics of small molecules, oligosaccharides, peptides, complex glycosylated enzymes, and PEGylated proteins. We develop and qualify assays to follow the quality attributes of our products, support IND and BLA applications, assess the capability of our processes by analyzing in-process samples all the way from bioreactors through purification steps to the drug substance and develop release assays for transfer to Quality. We are also instrumental in time-critical analysis support to Manufacturing as needed. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Summary:

The Analytical Sciences department at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a skilled Analytical 
Biochemist and/or Biologist at the Research Associate level to join a team focused on supporting 
gene therapy & enzyme replacement therapy. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, 
independent and critical thinker who has experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and fast paced environment, and solid communication skills. The candidate will execute a wide variety of analytical methods and assays for the characterization of therapeutic candidates in development with a particular focus on testing to support clinical and commercial process development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility: Execute product testing to support Drug Substance and Drug 
  Product process development teams
• Perform non-routine testing of in-process samples, and final product samples of key 
  projects for the TDS processing team
• Conduct analytical tests using techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, CE, FTIR, and plate-based
  methods
• Document all test results accurately and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices 
  (GLP) and company SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Drug Substance Technologies, Drug 
  Product Device Technologies, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Provide concise and quantitative analysis of data and interpretation of experimental results.
• Provide effective oral presentations at departmental meetings
• Report progress to the manager on a weekly basis on each program
• Write up experimental plans and results and share with collaborators and 
  supervisor; present data proactively and regularly in group meetings.
• Catalogue data/reports electronically in an accessible manner for inspections

Experience: 

• Required Skills:

  • Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and regulatory standards
  • Familiar with protein chemistry/function and bioassays
  • Experienced in cell culture techniques and protein expression/activity readout methods
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and writing skills
  • Proven data analysis, interpretation and scientific communication skills
  • Proven flexibility and execution skills to deliver in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

• Desired Skills:

  • Experience in method troubleshooting, qualification, and transfer
  • Knowledge of biopharmaceutical development is a plus

Education:

• Bachelors degree in biological sciences and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or 1 year experience with Masters. 

Equipment:

• Operation of standard laboratory equipment for biochemistry and for cellular assays

Contacts:

• Will report to the Sr. Manager Analytical Services.

Supervisor Responsibility:

• No immediate supervisory role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,

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.