Neuroimmunology Intern

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain hands on biology experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to understanding the complex biology of Neuroimmunology, aka brain inflammation. The Research team has a strong reputation in the industry for generating novel and innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet needs. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Supporting a range of activities, including running cell-based assays, and using a broad range of cell and molecular biology tools, as well as biochemistry to analyze drug responses in neuronal and glial cells Assist in routine lab operations (reagent preparation, cell culture, etc.) Learn/use basic wet lab techniques such as: Lab bench skills, data integrity and quality, good lab and safety practices, Electronic Lab Notebook documentation, the designing, planning, and executing of experiments; data analysis, visualization Interacting and collaborating with other research areas within the company Leading a small project, analyzing the data, presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class Completing a special project and presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology
• Specific degree or field required: Neuroscience, Immunology, Molecular and Cell biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and be a team player
• Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics
• Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
• Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program
• Full-time

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required
• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable

Responsibilities

• Supporting a range of activities, including running cell-based assays, and using a broad range of cell and molecular biology tools, as well as biochemistry to analyze drug responses in neuronal and glial cells
• Assist in routine lab operations (reagent preparation, cell culture, etc.)
• Learn/use basic wet lab techniques such as: Lab bench skills, data integrity and quality, good lab and safety practices, Electronic Lab Notebook documentation, the designing, planning, and executing of experiments; data analysis, visualization
• Interacting and collaborating with other research areas within the company
• Leading a small project, analyzing the data, presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion
• Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class
• Completing a special project and presenting the 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