TEMP - Scientist, Lead Generation Biology - Antibody & Biomolecular Interactions

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio include FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, 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 more than 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_ (formerly Twitter), _Facebook_ and _YouTube_. (_*in collaboration with AbbVie_)

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly effective, motivated and collaborative Scientist to join our Lead Generation Biology team to support biologics therapeutic and platform discovery. Responsibilities include executing, troubleshooting and analyzing results from our core platform immunoassays and cell-based assays to generate high quality, reproducible results. Critical analysis, ability to perform basic troubleshooting, and timely delivery of results are essential to identifying lead compounds and contribute to the understanding of potency and mechanism of action. The individual will be responsible for documenting protocols and presenting clear written and verbal data summaries. The work is fast-paced and process-oriented in an environment where efficiency and quality are integral goals.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Perform platform immunoassays for ex vivo biologics drug exposure and/or biomarker to support interpretation of study results
• Perform basic assay qualifications to ensure measured levels are accurate and reflect biologically relevant response
• Perform basic QC and troubleshooting to ensure results are relevant and of highest quality
• Responsible for generating high quality data, summarizing and documenting results for ELN and reports, and presenting concise results to Project Teams
• Adapt rapidly and effectively as needed to ensure fit-for-purpose delivery of our established platform assays
• Work with a strong sense of urgency to deliver critical data for decision-making
• Perform routine cell culture as needed
• Strong documentation skills and ability to track assay performance
• Effectively collaborate within and across functional teams to advance various projects simultaneously without compromising data quality or reproducibility
• Work in a team environment and independently toward timely execution of shared team deliverables

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in scientific field and 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Experience with performing MSD, ELISA and/or other immunoassays
• Experience developing and qualifying _de novo_ immunoassays for measuring analytes in complex matrices
• Practical experience with a broad range of _in vitro_ biological assays, such as cell reporter cell lines, cell signaling, cytokine release, etc. assays
• Experience and knowledge of mammalian cell culture and techniques
• Outstanding experimental design, problem-solving, and data analysis skills
• Experience with automation, inventory systems, data analysis and informatics systems
• Strong sense of urgency in delivering high quality and reproducible decision-making data
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure operational excellence of daily laboratory needs
• Embody Neurocrine’s core values of Passion, Collaboration, Tenacity, Innovation, and Integrity