TEMP - Scientist / Sr. Scientist, Bioanalytical Chemist

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:

Supports In Vitro Pharmacology drug discovery efforts across multiple projects. Provides consistent bioanalytical support, utilizing LC-MS/MS technology. Works and learns analytical instrumentation, regularly performs bioanalytical assays, and conducts assay optimization tests. Responsible for documenting protocols, maintaining attention to detail, and presenting clear written and verbal data summaries at meetings.

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**Must be local - no relocation will be offered**

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

• Performs routine bioanalytical assays to support in vitro and/or in vivo efforts

• Supports a range of activities, including LC-MS instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting  

• Assists in assay development, optimization, and exploratory studies

• Interacts with in vitro/in vivo team to learn various aspects of drug discovery and provide bioanalytical support

• Tracks and documents instrument and assay performance

• Provide accurate documentation of protocols with clear presented written summaries in addition to frequent verbal data summaries

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in biological sciences preferably related to behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology or biopsychology neuroscience and

  some relevant industry experience

• Experience operating and troubleshooting UPLC-MS systems (Chromeleon preferred)

• Familiarity with High Resolution, qTime of Flight, and/or Triple Quad MS systems

• Ability to interpret chromatographic and mass spectrometry data (small molecule focus)

• Competency to perform assays consistently, efficiently and identify issues if presented

• Ability to recognize patterns or inconsistencies in data and instrumentation

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team

• Good c