Colony Management Intern

Neurocrine Biosciences

22h

About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory animal science experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program provides exposure to vivarium operations, colony management, and information technologies. The Transgenic Breeding Core team has a strong reputation in the industry for responsible animal handling practices and reliable support of in vivo studies.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Lab Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology, or a related life science field with an interest in biotechnology.
• Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time Summer program in San Diego starting on June 1st, 2026.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on experience handling laboratory mice is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with software implementation or strong computer skills is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Colony Manager with management of transgenic mouse colonies, which may include setting up breeders, weaning pups, collecting tissue for genotyping, record-keeping, and day-to-day operations.
• Automating SoftMouse (vivarium software) to manage breeding colonies and workflows, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Streamlining data entry and assisting with the integration of Transnetyx genotyping services with SoftMouse.
• Interacting with multiple functional areas within the company, including Vivarium Operations, Research Scientists, and IT/Software Support.
• Supporting cross-collaborative efforts that may include additional responsibilities such as animal dosing and surgical procedures, depending on project needs.
• Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as other interns in the class.
• Completing a special project and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management upon completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees