Temp - Lab Assistant, CMC Late Stage Product Development

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.

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

Under direct supervision and independently, performs routine duties by following established policies and procedures to support a drug development laboratory. Performs a wide variety of laboratory tasks and may receive training to perform basic experiments.

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• Assembles/disassembles product development laboratory equipment - blender, mill, roller compaction machine, compression machine, coating machine, encapsulation machine for experiments and cleaning

• Coordinates equipment service, preventive maintenance, and repair

• Coordinates a laboratory schedule for experiments occurring in the laboratory

• May perform R&D drug product manufacturing and experiments under scientific direction

• Performs physical characterization of solid oral drug products and intermediates under scientific direction

• Cleans laboratory equipment and glassware

• Maintains laboratory inventory and supplies

• Organizes equipment and instrument spare parts/change parts and tools/tooling

• Moving laboratory equipment and auxiliary components as needed

• Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of equipment and instruments

• Collaborates with facilities/operations for waste disposal and laboratory upgrades

• Receives training to perform essential functions

• Stocks and works with colleagues to order laboratory supplies

• Works with the late-stage drug product development team to understand team needs and optimization of laboratory

• May write experimental reports, summaries, and protocols

• May develop and maintain notebook for record keeping of experiments performed

• Facilitates lab tours with new hires and visitors as required

• Other duties as assigned

• It may be preferable that this person has a flexible schedule so they can either start early in the morning to set up equipment and prepare the laboratory for the scientists and the experiments ahead of time, or stay late to clean up the laboratory after completion of experiments

• High School Diploma (Associates degree in chemistry or related degree, including lab classes, preferred)

• No related experience required; Previous research lab experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred, but not essential

• Good organizational and computer skills

• Basic knowledge of Excel and creating/managing spreadsheets

• Basic knowledge of laboratory processes, notebooking, and safety procedures

• Basic knowledge of equipment supplies (electrical, water, air...)

• Basic knowledge of chemistry

• Develops skills to perform basic activities in own job

• Learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks

• Participate in group meetings

• Strong attention to detail

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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.