Associate Scientist, Lead Generation Biology

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.

Neurocrine Biosciencesis 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, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company onLinkedIn,XandFacebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

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• Perform and optimize routine assays to support lead identification

• Responsible for generating high quality data and contributing to data analysis and reporting

• Rapidly learn new assays and analysis methods

• Track and document assay performance

• Effectively multitask and advance various projects simultaneously without compromising data quality or reproducibility

• Work independently as well as in a team environment toward timely execution of shared team deliverables

• BS/BA degree in biological sciences and with some relevant laboratory experience required

• Practical experience witha broad range of in vitro biological assays (including GPCRs, kinases, transporters, and ion channels)

• Experience and knowledge of mammalian cell culture and techniques

• Outstanding experimental design, problem-solving, and data analysis skills

• Experience using wide range of automation, inventory systems, data analysis and informatics systems

• Enthusiasm for developing an expanding technical and theoretical knowledge base

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure operational excellence of daily laboratory needs

• Embody Neurocrine's core values of Passion, Collaboration, Tenacity, Innovation, and Integrity

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.

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