TEMP - Associate Scientist/Scientist, Mass Spectrometry

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

Our dynamic team is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and experienced scientist to support biologics characterization for discovery and lead optimization teams. The qualified individual will work closely with team members to design, develop, and execute assays to deliver robust and high-quality data to drive decision-making. The position requires excellent scientific, technical and laboratory skills, strong organizational and communications skills, and enthusiasm for contributing to a fast-paced organization focused on discoveries of novel and differentiated therapeutic candidates.

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• Develop and perform large molecule analytical and characterization assays under the supervison of senior scientists, including identity testing by intact mass and/or subunit analysis, glycan profiling, primary structure and PTM analysis by peptide mapping

• Perform manual and automated sample injections, acquire LC-MS data, analyze data, draft report and document experiment in ELN, support stakeholders including discovery biology, protein engineering and lead optimization

• Perform routine maintenance of HPLC and MS systems, prepare mobile phases, execute calibration and cleaning procedures, coordinate regular preventative maintenance troubleshooting under the supervision of team leaders

• Execute sample preparation workflows, such as buffer exchange, immunoprecipitation, reduction and alkylation, enzymatic digestion

• Manage sample receiving, testing and storage, maintain and track consumables including columns, buffer solutions, enzymes and chemicals

• Track and document assay performance

• Provides recommendations to improve on process efficiency and research quality

• Other duties as assigned

• BS/BA degree in scientific field and 2+ years of analytical chemistry experience; OR

• MS/MA degree in scientific field and some relevant industry experience OR

• PhD in related field

• Experience in protein analytical method development for identification and quantitation is required, including physicochemical and MS-based methods

• Good knowledge and demonstrated ability working with large molecule separation methods including reversed-phase HPLC, analytical SEC and CE-SDS

• Solid understanding of mass spectrometry operating principles, including ionization, ion transfer, gas-phase fragmentation, and mass analyzers is a plus

• Experience on high-resolution TOF and/or orbitrap mass analyzers is a plus

• Working knowledge of protein chemistry, amino acid composition, primary structure, post-translational modifications, higher-order structure and protein-protein interactions is a plus

• Collaborative and highly motivated

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Strong computer skills and experience with Prism, Excel, Word, etc.

• Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Detail oriented

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Good project management skills

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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.