Process Chemistry Intern

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

9d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain drug substance and manufacturing experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to process chemistry. The Chemical Development team has a strong reputation in the industry for process chemistry within drug development.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry with an interest in biotechnology and/or organic chemistry
• Must have completed a minimum 1 year of organic chemistry coursework
• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences (organic chemistry and/or chemical engineering), product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable
• 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
• Lab Work Requirements: full-time

Nice To Haves

• Prior academic research experience in organic chemistry or in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required

Responsibilities

• Supporting a range of activities, including reaction optimization, compound isolation, and utilizing analytical instrumentation
• Exploring alternative synthetic routes
• Interacting with the Analytical Development and Product Development areas within the company
• 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