TEMP - Scientist, Lead Generation Biology - Antibody & Biomolecular Interactions

Responsibilities

• Execute, troubleshoot and analyze results from our core platform immunoassays and cell-based assays to generate high quality, reproducible results.
• Critical analysis, ability to perform basic troubleshooting, and timely delivery of results are essential to identifying lead compounds and contribute to the understanding of potency and mechanism of action.
• The individual will be responsible for documenting protocols and presenting clear written and verbal data summaries.
• The work is fast-paced and process-oriented in an environment where efficiency and quality are integral goals.
• Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
• Perform platform immunoassays for ex vivo biologics drug exposure and/or biomarker to support interpretation of study results.
• Perform basic assay qualifications to ensure measured levels are accurate and reflect biologically relevant response.
• Perform basic QC and troubleshooting to ensure results are relevant and of highest quality.
• Generate high quality data, summarizing and documenting results for ELN and reports, and presenting concise results to Project Teams.
• Adapt rapidly and effectively as needed to ensure fit-for-purpose delivery of our established platform assays.
• Work with a strong sense of urgency to deliver critical data for decision-making.
• Perform routine cell culture as needed.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to track assay performance.
• Effectively collaborate within and across functional teams to advance various projects simultaneously without compromising data quality or reproducibility.
• Work in a team environment and independently toward timely execution of shared team deliverables.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in scientific field and 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with performing MSD, ELISA and/or other immunoassays.
• Experience developing and qualifying de novo immunoassays for measuring analytes in complex matrices.
• Practical experience with a broad range of in vitro biological assays, such as cell reporter cell lines, cell signaling, cytokine release, etc. assays.
• Experience and knowledge of mammalian cell culture and techniques.
• Outstanding experimental design, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with automation, inventory systems, data analysis and informatics systems.
• Strong sense of urgency in delivering high quality and reproducible decision-making data.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure operational excellence of daily laboratory needs.
• Embody Neurocrine’s core values of Passion, Collaboration, Tenacity, Innovation, and Integrity.

Pay

The pay you should reasonably expect to receive is $43.17 - $62.55 per hour. Decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

About The Role

We are looking for a highly effective, motivated and collaborative Scientist to join our Lead Generation Biology team to support biologics therapeutic and platform discovery.