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 early drug discovery efforts through LCMS applications. Provides consistent bioanalytical support across multiple programs at various stages of drug development. Operates analytical instrumentation, provides benchtop sample processing, and regularly performs and validates bioanalytical assays. Responsible for documenting protocols, maintaining attention to detail, and presenting clear written and verbal.

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

• Performs routine and exploratory 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, method qualification, 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

• Provides accurate documentation of protocols in ELN, in addition to frequent verbal data summaries

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in biological sciences/analytical chemistry and some relevant industry experience

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting UPLC-MS systems (Chromeleon, Agilent preferred)

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

• Ability to interpret chromatographic and mass spectrometry data (small molecule focus, protein/peptide beneficial)

• 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 computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint

• Good communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, planning and organizational skills

• Understands importance of data accuracy and balancing deadlines

• Collaborative and highly motivated

• Ability to keep accurate records

• Academic and/or working knowledge of analytical chemistry, chromatography, mass spectrometry, molecular biology, in vitro biological assays

The pay you should reasonably expect to receive is $35.00 to $46.50 per hour. Decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

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​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.