Hundreds eye jobs at biotech firm’s open day

Almost 700 people attended a biotech company career day yesterday in the hope of getting a job with the firm which hopes to create 100 jobs by 2015.

BioMarin in Shanbally, near Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, hosted the event after unveiling its Irish expansion plans in June.

Dr Robert Baffi, executive vice president of technical operations, said they were overwhelmed with the response: “The calibre of applicants we have met is impressive and I’m confident we will build a strong team here in Ireland. This is a very exciting time for BioMarin, and indeed for the Cork region, and we anticipate that additional positions will open later this year.”