Preformulation and Materials Science Intern

Neurocrine Biosciences

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About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain scientific experience in the world of biotechnology, product development, and materials engineering. Our intern program offers exposure to the development of drug products, with hands-on experience in lab and with various types of instrumentation. This position will assist in solid-state material characterization, crystallization optimization, solubility/stability determination, preclinical formulation development, and analytical support for multiple programs in the small molecule space, as well as biologic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, and peptides.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology
• Specific degree or field required: Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or similar
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and be a team player

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 preformulation and materials science studies
• Executing and assisting other lab personnel in physical characterization, solubility, stability, and form screening studies in support of form selection and development activities.
• Maintaining and operating instrumentation and equipment required for preformulation and materials science activities
• Perform analysis with instrumentation including DSC, TGA, PXRD, Particle-Size Analysis, GVS/SA, PLM, SiriusT3 titration, Raman, viscometer, Microscopy (PLM, SM, SEM), HPLC, MS, and NMR
• Report findings and present on analysis via detailed lab notebooks and scientific reports
• 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees