Scientist, Translational Biology

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (in collaboration with AbbVie)

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in biological sciences preferably related to behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology or biopsychology and 2+ years of experience in the handling and dosing of rodents in a laboratory setting OR MS/MA degree in biological sciences preferably related to behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology or biopsychology and some relevant experience preferred OR PhD degree in biological sciences preferably related to behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology or biopsychology and some relevant experience preferred
• Additional stereotaxic surgery, microdialysis and/or EEG experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of stereotaxic surgery, AAV administration and/or mouse colony maintenance and breeding
• Previous experience with stereotaxic surgery, AAV administration and/or mouse colony maintenance and breeding preferred
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of behavioral testing in a variety of assays
• Occasional weekend work required
• Recognizes fundamental anomalies in data points and identifies issues in experiments/processes
• Begins to understand how to think outside of the technical process and consider the impact decisions will have on the broader scientific goals
• Strong knowledge of one scientific discipline
• Good knowledge of scientific principles, methods and techniques
• Good knowledge and demonstrated ability working with a variety of laboratory equipment/tools
• Strong computer skills
• Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good project management skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Advanced multitasking, trouble shooting and deductive reasoning skills required

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned experiments to support scientific activities and project goals involving transgenic mouse colony maintenance and breeding
• May design less complex experiments
• Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and may proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems
• Works with stereotaxic surgical techniques, microdialysis and/or EEG
• Oversees AAV dosing via multiple routes of administration
• Responsible for behavioral assay development, validation and screening
• Completes data analysis and reporting.
• Maintains and updates SOP’s and writes data summaries for experiments conducted
• Handles and doses animals in a laboratory setting
• Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP’s, IACUC procedures, and safety and quality assurance standards at all times
• Provides training and/or supervision to junior staff, as needed
• 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: Senior