(C W) Senior Specialist - Laboratory Operation

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: Novato
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

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. CONTRACT HYBRID IN NOVATO OFFICE WED AND THURS The Senior Specialist, Laboratory Operations, coordinates and supports multiple laboratories within one or more departments. This could include ownership/responsibilities over any associated warehouse areas, performing glassware washing and media/buffer prep. • Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and can perform troubleshooting and problem solving. Customer base is within the labs supported. Highly customer service oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists • Responsible for cross functional execution of processes such as equipment installation working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement. Oversees inventory management such as purchasing, maintaining, storing, and allocating lab equipment and supplies. • Can provide direction to peers, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps manager with assignments or projects when needed. • Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization. • Can perform troubleshooting and basic problem solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Proposes process improvements. The Manager, Laboratory Operations manages and supports one or more laboratories. Manages significant portions of operations across the department such as freezer alarm management and thaw program. Recognized subject matter expert in the department and has impact across department operations. • Experienced and works independently to manage day to day operations and customer base is across multiple labs supported within department. Highly customer service oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists. • Responsible for cross functional execution of processes such as equipment installation working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement. • Can provide direction to peers and develop proposals for management, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps manager with assignments or projects when needed. • Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization. • Can perform troubleshooting and complex problem solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Leads process improvements. 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.

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