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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:Employed through a preferred contingent supplier to support projects on-site or off-site for neurocrine. This will be a part time position that is looking for someone to be onsite half days Monday - Friday (ideally), or onsite 3x a week. Students may apply.
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Your Contributions (include but are not limited to):We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person with a passion for science and the ability to quickly learn new lab techniques
Help with basic tissue culture lab work
Working under the supervision of a senior scientist you will assist with the development of assays to quantify mRNA and protein expression from in vitro cell models
You will use sterile techniques during the culture of mammalian cell lines to assist with cell line engineering
BA/BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or other relevant discipline with strong GPA
0-2 years laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture (maintenance, expansion, transfection, transduction)
0-2 years laboratory experience in molecular biology (RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR)
Knowledge of antibody assays such as ELISA or MSD a plus
Knowledge of gene therapy a plus
Experience with standard laboratory instrumentation: PCR, centrifugation, plate readers and washers, liquid handling, etc. a plus
Ability to work safely and maintain detailed documentation of experiments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment
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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.
*Please mention you saw this ad on VeteransInAcademia.*