Temp - Scientist, Analytical Development, CMC

Neurocrine Biosciences

79d

About The Position

Employed through a preferred contingent supplier to support projects on-site or off-site for Neurocrine. The role involves developing and executing instrumental methods (e.g. HPLC, GC, TGA, DSC, MS, FTIR) of analyses for development compounds, drug substances, raw materials, intermediates, drug product, and packaging materials. The candidate will accurately follow established test methods, procedures, and pharmacopeia chapters (e.g. Dissolution) to generate data essential for strategic decision making. With supervision, the candidate will plan and execute in-house stability studies for drug substances, intermediates, and prototype drug products, assist/lead the development of analytical methods, and collaboratively plan and execute cross-functional studies for chemical and formulation development. The role also includes maintaining complete and accurate records of laboratory work, providing detailed reviews of peer-generated data, maintaining laboratory consumables, coordinating vendor service calls, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in chemistry or closely related field and 2+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in an R&D/QC setting, including conducting HPLC analysis and troubleshooting, evaluating analytical data and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• OR MS/MA degree in chemistry or closely related field preferred and some similar industry experience noted above.
• OR PhD in chemistry or closely related field and some industry or relevant experience a plus.
• Proficient in using MS-Excel, MS-Word as well as data systems for computer-controlled instrumentation.
• Practical working knowledge of conducting HPLC analysis and troubleshooting.
• Some expertise in evaluating analytical data and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Knowledge of cGMP expectations for laboratory records and quality systems.
• Ability to provide ideas for process improvements.
• Recognizes fundamental anomalies in data points and identifies issues in experiments/processes.
• 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team of individuals to meet goals, tasks in a timeline driven setting.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes instrumental methods (e.g. HPLC, GC, TGA, DSC, MS, FTIR) of analyses for development compounds, drug substances, raw materials, intermediates, drug product, and packaging materials.
• Accurately follows established test methods, procedures, and pharmacopeia chapters (e.g. Dissolution) to generate data essential for strategic decision making.
• Plans and executes in-house stability studies for drug substances, intermediates, and prototype drug products with supervision.
• Assists/leads the development of analytical methods, investigations for out of specification, out of trend, and/or anomalous results with supervision.
• Collaboratively plans and executes cross-functional studies for chemical development and formulation development with supervision.
• Recognizes and responds to unexpected or anomalous observations in all activities.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of laboratory work in conformance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training.
• Provides detailed reviews of peer-generated data as well as that generated from contracted service providers.
• Maintains the inventory of laboratory consumables and clean glassware.
• Coordinates vendor service calls for repair and maintenance of laboratory instruments, performs routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, and maintains complete and accurate records of instrument service and repairs in conformance with company SOPs and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
• Commitment to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment.
• Encouragement to apply even if experience or qualifications don’t line up exactly with the job description.
• Named one of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Biopharma™ 2025.
• Great Place to Work® Certified company.

What This Job Offers

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