Neurocrine Biosciences · 18 hours ago
Gene Therapy Intern
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering life-changing treatments. The Gene Therapy Intern will gain hands-on experience in gene therapy development, supporting various activities related to viral design and production while collaborating with a dynamic team.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Supporting a range of activities associated with viral design, production, and quantification, including maintenance of tissue cultures and molecular biology assays
Interaction with project team to gain exposure to the steps of gene therapy drug development and production
Experience with molecular biology techniques associated with AAV production and quantification using modern equipment, including cloning, titering, and contaminant quantification
Exposure to modern AAV production techniques, including adherent and suspension culture
Enhancing skillset in communication, time management and organizational/interpersonal skills
Accurate documentation of protocols with clear presented written summaries in addition to frequent verbal data summaries
Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class
Completing a special project and presenting to senior management upon completion
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a PHD with an interest in biotechnology
Specific degree or field required: anything in biology, including pre-dental and pre-medical fields
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and be a team player
Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics
Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program
Lab Work Requirements: Full-time
Preferred
Prior experience in the molecular biology and/or protein engineering would be an asset but is not required
Familiarity with tissue culture, neuroscience, and cellular biology is desirable
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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