Neurocrine Biosciences · 3 weeks ago
Analytical Chemistry Intern
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing life-changing treatments for patients. The Analytical Chemistry Intern will gain hands-on laboratory experience in analytical chemistry and small molecule purification, supporting various activities related to drug discovery research.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Supporting a range of activities, including small molecule purification, sample analysis, and lab operations
Assisting with daily HPLC and SFC runs for small molecule analysis and purification
Learning to execute basic achiral and chiral chromatographic methods under supervision
Preparing samples and helping maintain high-throughput operations
Performing routine instrument readiness checks and basic laboratory maintenance
Recording, organizing, and summarizing experimental data
Helping evaluate chromatograms and contributing to preliminary data interpretation
Supporting lab setup for ongoing purification campaigns and analytical procedures
Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional scientists as well as the other summer interns
Completing a special project and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management upon completion
Qualification
Required
Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology and/or analytical chemistry
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively in a team environment
Willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting
Enthusiasm for learning laboratory techniques and contributing to drug discovery research
Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program
Preferred
Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech lab is an asset but not required
Familiarity with concepts in chemistry, analytical methods, or chromatography is desirable
Interest in attending program events including social activities, career workshops, and scientific seminars
Company
Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences engages in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of neurological and endocrine-related diseases.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (16)
2024 (9)
2023 (8)
2022 (2)
2021 (5)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
Venrock
2015-02-19Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2009-12-17Post Ipo Equity· $10M
1996-05-31IPO
Leadership Team
Matt Abernethy
Chief Financial Officer
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Dimitri Grigoriadis
VP, Research
Recent News
2026-01-06
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