Neurodegenerative & Rare Disease Intern

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, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple 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. *in collaboration with AbbVie

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain bioanalytical experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to translational biology (example: departments, expertise or processes). The neurodegenerative & rare disease team has a strong reputation in the industry in the neurological therapeutic area.

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• Supporting a range of activities, including highly productive bench work and time-efficient scientific communications and presentations

• Collaborate with internal scientists to design and execute ex vivo experiments including bioassay development, biomarker identification and other proof of concept studies in internal neurodegenerative and rare disease projects.

• Prepare high quality ex vivo samples and collaborate with scientists to perform tissue bioanalysis, including tissue homogenization, extraction DNA, RNA and protein, PCR, qPCR or dPCR, Western blot or WES, ELISA, MSD and other target-aiming bioassays.

• Analyze and present data independently to the research teams and generate a final report at the end of intern period.

• Interacting with Gene Therapy, CMC, ex vivo and in vivo areas within the company

• 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

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest in biotechnology

• Specific degree or field required: Bachelor degree required, Master degree preferred, major in Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Neuroscience or related fields.

• 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

• Lab Work Requirements: Full-time

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

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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.