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

About the Role:

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• Perform tissue culture expansion, cryopreservation, and membrane preparations. Stem cell/differentiation and cell model development experience

• Help to identify, evaluate, and, where applicable, implement novel methods or technologies that would enhance workflow efficiencies and/or improve the quality of cell model deliverables

• Design and perform in vitro cell based to support Gene Therapy research projects

• Continuous support biology needs for different projects and drug discovery teams by running different types of assays

• Detailed record keeping

• Other duties as assigned

• BS/BA degree in scientific field and 2+ years of in vitro pharmacology experience; Preferred experience includes: primary cell culture, especially CNS, and related assay development, liquid handling automation and LIMS systems, GPCRs and related in vitro assays OR

• MS/MA degree in scientific field and some relevant industry experience OR

• PhD in biology or related field preferred

• Some experience with cell culture and cell-based in vitro assays, development and optimization of in vitro biological assays is required Preferred experience includes: primary cell culture, especially CNS, and related assay development, liquid handling automation and LIMS systems, GPCRs and related in vitro assays

• Strong experience in developing cell models for neurological diseases, using different immortalized cell lines, neuroblastoma and/or iPSC culture/differentiation into neuronal types and cell clone characterization methods to support gene therapy projects.

• Prior hands-on experience in biochemistry techniques including (but not limited to) qPCR, capillary western blot, immunoassays, FACs analysis, protein assay development and data analysis. Prism experience preferred

• Ability to develop and troubleshoot cell-based assays to support in vitro work for gene therapy programs

• Experience using modern automation, LIMS, data analysis and informatics systems is a plus

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time management of daily activities to deliver timely results to support different projects.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent record keeping and communication skills

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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