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 hands-on laboratory experience in analytical chemistry and small molecule purification within a leading biotechnology company. Our intern program offers exposure to analytical workflows, chromatography technologies, and discovery research processes.
The Analytical Purification team has a strong reputation in the industry for high-throughput purification, advanced chromatographic method development, and robust analytical support for early drug discovery.

_

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

• Supporting a range of activities, including small molecule purification, sample analysis, and lab operations
• Assisting with daily HPLC and SFC runs for small molecule analysis and purification
• Learning to execute basic achiral and chiral chromatographic methods under supervision
• Preparing samples and helping maintain high-throughput operations
• Performing routine instrument readiness checks and basic laboratory maintenance
• Recording, organizing, and summarizing experimental data
• Helping evaluate chromatograms and contributing to preliminary data interpretation
• Supporting lab setup for ongoing purification campaigns and analytical procedures
• Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional scientists as well as the other summer interns
• Completing a special project and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management upon completion

Requirements:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology and/or analytical chemistry
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech lab is an asset but not required
• Familiarity with concepts in chemistry, analytical methods, or chromatography is desirable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting
• Enthusiasm for learning laboratory techniques and contributing to drug discovery research
• Interest in attending program events including social activities, career workshops, and scientific seminars
• Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program

​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.