CMC Analytical Development Intern

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) analytical development experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to analytical assay development on biologics. The CMC analytical development team has a strong reputation in the industry for developing life-changing medicines with high quality, safety, and efficacy profile.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Supporting a range of activities, including analytical assay development and testing for antibodies using techniques such as ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, HPLC
• Assisting with the design, execution, and analysis of analytical experiments
• Routine sample testing
• Interacting with cross functional areas within the company including research & discovery, drug substance development and drug product development 
• Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class
• Completing a special project and presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion

Requirements:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology
• Hands on experience with ELISA, PCR and HPLC preferred.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required
• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and be a team player
• Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics
• Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
• Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program
• Some lab work required

​Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.