Intern, Operations Analyst
Biomarin Pharmaceutical - Novato, CA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze data on current shift change practices, documenting key areas for improvement.
- Create visual maps of existing processes to identify gaps, bottlenecks, or inconsistencies.
- Conduct interviews with shift supervisors, operators, and quality assurance staff to gather insights on current challenges and opportunities for a smoother transition between shifts.
- Collaborate with the team to design a standardized shift change procedure, including checklists, communication protocols, and documentation standards.
- Assist in implementing and monitoring a pilot test of the new shift change procedure to assess effectiveness.
- Collect feedback from team members on the pilot process and propose improvements to refine the standardized shift change procedure.
- Help create comprehensive documentation and training materials for the standardized shift change procedure.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Biotech, Chemistry, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a 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 after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles.
Nice-to-haves
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or experience in a production environment is a plus.
- Experience with process mapping software is a bonus.
Benefits
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
