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Investigative Toxicology Intern

Job Description

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple 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. *in collaboration with AbbVie

About the Role:

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain molecular toxicology, pathobiology, and computational toxicology experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to with colleagues in the Toxicology, Data Sciences/Artificial Intelligence, DMPK, Biology, Chemistry, and Clinical Pharmacology groups. The Investigative Toxicology team has a strong reputation in the industry for innovative research to reveal compound drug-induced cell- and organ-related toxicity predictions using computational tools and genomic/proteomic-based safety biomarkers.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
  • Supporting a range of activities, including compound drug-induced cell- and organ-related toxicity predictions using genomic/proteomic-based safety biomarkers and computational tools

  • Regularly presenting progress updates to team members and present recommendations to senior management upon completion of the special project

  • Collaborating with colleagues (e.g., Toxicology, Data Sciences/Artificial Intelligence, DMPK, Biology, Chemistry, and Clinical Pharmacology groups within the company

  • Collaborating with external partners (contract research organizations, CROs)

  • Interacting with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class

  • Completing a special project and present recommendations to senior management upon completion

Requirements:
  • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest Toxicology, Pathobiology, and Computational Sciences is required

  • Strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, and excellent scientific skills is required

  • Ability to think creatively and be a team player is required

  • Basic data preparation skills (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism, PowerPoint, other software(s)) is required

  • Interest in attending program events (e.g., career development workshops, social gatherings) is required

  • Lab (e.g., molecular toxicology, pathobiology) and Computational Toxicology work full-time is required

  • Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology is required

  • Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desired but not required

  • Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time (40-hours per week) during the summer program is required

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

 

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