Neurocrine Biosciences · 1 week ago
TEMP - Scientist, Mass Spectrometry
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients. The TEMP scientist role involves supporting biologics characterization and assay development to provide high-quality data for decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and perform large molecule analytical and characterization assays under the supervision of senior scientists, including identity testing by intact mass and/or subunit analysis, glycan profiling, primary structure and PTM analysis by peptide mapping
Perform data analysis, interpret results, draft report and document experiment in ELN, support stakeholders including discovery biology, protein engineering and lead optimization
Perform routine maintenance of HPLC and MS systems, prepare mobile phases, execute calibration and cleaning procedures, coordinate regular preventative maintenance troubleshooting under the supervision of team leaders
Execute sample preparation workflows, such as buffer exchange, immunoprecipitation, reduction and alkylation, enzymatic digestion
Manage sample receiving, testing and storage, maintain and track consumables including columns, buffer solutions, enzymes and chemicals
Track and document assay performance
Provides recommendations to improve on process efficiency and research quality
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in scientific field and 2+ years of analytical chemistry experience; OR
MS/MA degree in scientific field and some relevant industry experience OR
PhD in related field
Experience in protein analytical method development for identification and quantitation is required, including physicochemical and MS-based methods
Good knowledge and demonstrated ability working with large molecule separation methods including reversed-phase HPLC, analytical SEC and CE-SDS
Solid understanding of mass spectrometry operating principles, including ionization, ion transfer, gas-phase fragmentation, and mass analyzers
Collaborative and highly motivated
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong computer skills and experience with Prism, Excel, Word, etc
Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
Detail oriented
Ability to meet deadlines
Good project management skills
Preferred
Experience on high-resolution TOF and/or orbitrap mass analyzers is a plus
Working knowledge of protein chemistry, amino acid composition, primary structure, post-translational modifications, higher-order structure and protein-protein interactions is a plus
Company
Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences engages in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of neurological and endocrine-related diseases.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (16)
2024 (9)
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2022 (2)
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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
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