Scientist, Chemical Development Engineering

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

1d • $89,800 - $123,000

About The Position

Contribute to the advancements of innovative assets from early development through commercialization by executing high-quality scientific studies and generating reliable, data-driven insights. Build foundational expertise in relationships between process and product quality and support critical project decisions through careful experimentation and analysis. Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, develop strong technical capabilities while contributing meaningfully to the success of development programs.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering or similar scientific discipline and 2+ years of experience in experience in pharmaceutical/process development field, including API manufacturing experience OR MS/MA degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or similar scientific discipline and some industry experience OR PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or similar scientific discipline and some industry experience
• Working understanding of process development and scale-up principles
• Familiarity with cGMP requirements preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory and pilot-scale equipment
• Good knowledge of scientific or engineering principles, methods, and techniques
• Demonstrates ability to interpret experimental data and identify inconsistencies
• Maintains confidentiality regarding intellectual property and proprietary information
• Detail oriented and organized
• Applies structured problem-solving within a team environment
• Recognizes anomalies in data and identifies potential experimental issues
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrates analytical thinking skills
• Emerging understanding of process scalability considerations
• Ability to meet established deadlines
• Good interpersonal and project coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Apply basic scientific or engineering principles to process development activities including definition, optimization, characterization, and validation
• Contributes scientific analysis to support development decisions under guidance of senior staff
• Supports process scale-up and technology transfer initiatives
• Independently design and execute experiments aligned with defined project objectives
• Evaluate and implement improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing consistency
• Identify process challenges and perform trouble-shooting activities within assigned scope
• Support laboratory and pilot-scale operations including equipment configuration, maintenance, and operation
• Procure, install, and maintain equipment and instrumentation
• Document research and development activities in accordance with quality standards
• Provide support for contract manufacturing activities and external interactions as assigned
• Promote and ensure safe laboratory practices
• Provide input to select sections of CMC documentation as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level