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.
What We Do: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
About the Role:Under direct supervision and independently, performs routine duties by following established policies and procedures to support a drug development laboratory. Performs a wide variety of laboratory tasks and may receive training to perform basic experiments._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Assembles/disassembles product development laboratory equipment – blender, mill, roller compaction machine, compression machine, coating machine, encapsulation machine for experiments and cleaning
Coordinates equipment service, preventive maintenance, and repair
Coordinates a laboratory schedule for experiments occurring in the laboratory
May perform R&D drug product manufacturing and experiments under scientific direction
Performs physical characterization of solid oral drug products and intermediates under scientific direction
Cleans laboratory equipment and glassware
Maintains laboratory inventory and supplies
Organizes equipment and instrument spare parts/change parts and tools/tooling
Moving laboratory equipment and auxiliary components as needed
Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of equipment and instruments
Collaborates with facilities/operations for waste disposal and laboratory upgrades
Receives training to perform essential functions
Stocks and works with colleagues to order laboratory supplies
Works with the late-stage drug product development team to understand team needs and optimization of laboratory
May write experimental reports, summaries, and protocols
May develop and maintain notebook for record keeping of experiments performed
Facilitates lab tours with new hires and visitors as required
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:It may be preferable that this person has a flexible schedule so they can either start early in the morning to set up equipment and prepare the laboratory for the scientists and the experiments ahead of time, or stay late to clean up the laboratory after completion of experiments
High School Diploma (Associates degree in chemistry or related degree, including lab classes, preferred)
No related experience required; Previous research lab experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred, but not essential
Good organizational and computer skills
Basic knowledge of Excel and creating/managing spreadsheets
Basic knowledge of laboratory processes, notebooking, and safety procedures
Basic knowledge of equipment supplies (electrical, water, air...)
Basic knowledge of chemistry
Develops skills to perform basic activities in own job
Learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks
Participate in group meetings
Strong attention to detail
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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.