TEMP - Scientist / Sr. Scientist, Bioanalytical Chemist
Neurocrine Biosciences
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, CA
Clinical Research and Development
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Role Summary
Supports In Vitro Pharmacology drug discovery efforts across multiple projects. Provides consistent bioanalytical support, utilizing LC-MS/MS technology. Works and learns analytical instrumentation, regularly performs bioanalytical assays, and conducts assay optimization tests. Responsible for documenting protocols, maintaining attention to detail, and presenting clear written and verbal data summaries at meetings.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine bioanalytical assays to support in vitro and/or in vivo efforts
- Supports a range of activities, including LC-MS instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Assists in assay development, optimization, and exploratory studies
- Interacts with in vitro/in vivo team to learn various aspects of drug discovery and provide bioanalytical support
- Tracks and documents instrument and assay performance
- Provide accurate documentation of protocols with clear presented written summaries in addition to frequent verbal data summaries
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in biological sciences preferably related to behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology or biopsychology neuroscience
- Some relevant industry experience
- Experience operating and troubleshooting UPLC-MS systems (Chromeleon preferred)
- Familiarity with High Resolution, qTime of Flight, and/or Triple Quad MS systems
- Ability to interpret chromatographic and mass spectrometry data (small molecule focus)
- Competency to perform assays consistently, efficiently and identify issues if presented
- Ability to recognize patterns or inconsistencies in data and instrumentation
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Good computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint
- Developing communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking, planning and organization skills
- Understands importance of meeting deadlines
- Collaborative and highly motivated
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Academic and working knowledge of analytical chemistry, chromatography, mass spectrometry, molecular biology, in vitro biological assays
Education
- BS/BA degree in biological sciences or related field