Neurocrine

Neurocrine

TEMP - Scientist, Lead Generation Biology

US CA San Diego · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$43k-$63kDetected 20 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementLead GenerationPharmacologyFDA RegulatoryCell CultureResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementPublic Speaking

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly-motivated, collaborative and experienced drug hunter who will become an integral member of the growing in vitro pharmacology team.
  • The candidate will work on a broad range of assay technologies/platforms and a wide variety of automated equipment in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Contributes to process efficiency and research quality.

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will support and lead multiple drug discovery project teams.
  • As an integral member of the pharmacology team, candidate will support lead optimization campaigns and multiple new target screening efforts in the context of multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Perform routine assays to support lead identification & optimization
  • Develop, optimize, and perform deep dive explorations of MOA

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree in scientific field and 2+ years of in vitro pharmacology experience;
  • MS/MA degree in scientific field and some relevant industry experience OR
  • Must be comfortable working with radioisotopes
  • Working knowledge of primary cell culture, especially CNS, and related assay development, liquid handling automation and LIMS systems, GPCRs and related in vitro assays
  • Practical experience with a broad range of in vitro biological assays (including GPCRs, kinases, and ion channels) and tissue culture
  • Ability to effectively multitask and advance various projects simultaneously without compromising data quality or reproducibility

Nice to have

  • PhD in biology or related field preferred and some experience with cell culture and cell-based in vitro assays, development and optimization of in vitro biological assays is required

Skills

  • Ability to rapidly learn new assays, process data and meet deadlines
  • Recognizes fundamental anomalies in data points and identifies issues in experiments / processes
  • Good knowledge of scientific principles, methods and techniques
  • Good knowledge and demonstrated ability working with a variety of laboratory equipment/tools
  • Detail oriented with strong computer skills
  • Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
  • Good project management skills
  • ​ Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

Compensation

  • $43k-$63k

Company info

  • Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, 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 more than 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, Facebook and YouTube. ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )
  • About the Role:
  • We are seeking a highly-motivated, collaborative and experienced drug hunter who will become an integral member of the growing in vitro pharmacology team. The successful candidate will support and lead multiple drug discovery project teams. As an integral member of the pharmacology team, candidate will support lead optimization campaigns and multiple new target screening efforts in the context of multidisciplinary project teams. The candidate will work on a broad range of assay technologies/platforms and a wide variety of automated equipment in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Contributes to process efficiency and research quality. The work is fast-paced and process-oriented in an environment where efficiency and continuous improvement are integral goals. _
  • Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
  • Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
  • We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders.
  • The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, 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 more than 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, Facebook and YouTube. ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )
  • to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
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