TEMP - Associate Scientist, Translational Pharmacology
About The Position
Who We Are: 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. What We Do: Neurocrine Biosciences is 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, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (in collaboration with AbbVie) About the Role: Employed through a preferred contingent supplier to support projects on-site or off-site for Neurocrine. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Requirements
- BS/BA in biological sciences (e.g., neuroscience, pharmacology, biopsychology, or related field) with hands-on experience working with rodents in an industry or contract research laboratory OR MS/MA in biological sciences with relevant in vivo laboratory experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with rodent stereotaxic surgery required
- Experience administering compounds to rodents via multiple routes (PO, IP, SC, IV)
- Experience with rodent handling, dosing, and execution of in vivo studies
- Experience with tissue dissection and biospecimen collection
- Ability to recognize experimental or technical issues and escalate appropriately
- Working knowledge of in vivo pharmacology principles and laboratory best practices
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow established protocols
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
- Willingness to work independently under general supervision
- Flexibility to support occasional weekend work
Responsibilities
- Independently perform rodent stereotaxic surgeries (mouse and rat), including intracranial injections to support in vivo pharmacology studies
- Execute assigned in vivo PK/PD and efficacy studies in support of nonclinical and clinical-stage programs in neurology and endocrinology
- Administer small-molecule compounds and biologics to rodents via multiple routes (PO, IP, SC, IV) according to study protocols
- Handle, monitor, and dose animals throughout studies, including collection of body weight, clinical observations, and sample collection
- Perform tissue dissection and biospecimen collection following established protocols to ensure sample quality and consistency
- Strictly adhere to study protocols, SOPs, IACUC procedures, and animal welfare policies to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity
- Accurately collect, record, and organize experimental data in laboratory notebooks, databases, and study reports
- Identify technical issues or data inconsistencies and promptly communicate findings to study leads or supervisors
- Support troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions under guidance
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative research team in a fast-paced environment
- Perform all duties in accordance with company policies, core values, and applicable safety and quality standards
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
