Process Chemistry Intern
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. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): 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
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
- 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
- Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences (organic chemistry and/or chemical engineering), product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
