Preclinical Animal Care Scientist

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement plan with match

Paid vacation/holiday/personal days

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Equity long-term incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a hands-on role supporting preclinical research through routine animal care and colony management. You will assist with maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, and in vivo procedures under guidance from experienced scientists and animal care professionals.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to SOPs, safety practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure study timelines are met and animal welfare is prioritized.

Formación

• Foundational understanding of scientific principles and lab practices.
• Ability to perform routine scientific activities under supervision.
• Developing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of data collection and integrity.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety requirements.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Willingness to learn and develop proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Supports routine animal care and colony management under procedures.
• Maintains genetically engineered mouse colonies, breeding and record keeping.
• Performs routine animal handling and sampling for genotyping.
• Performs DNA extraction, PCR, and qPCR under guidance.
• Assists with in vivo pharmacology studies and animal dosing.
• Supports compound administration and perioperative activities.
• Monitors animal welfare and records observations accurately.
• Documents colony activities and research data timely.
• Supports lab and animal facility operations and safety.
• Collaborates with scientists and veterinary staff to meet timelines.

Conocimientos

Scientific principles understanding

Laboratory practices

Data documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Following instructions

Educación

Academic exposure to in vivo research techniques

Herramientas

DNA extraction

PCR

qPCR

Descripción del empleo

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a hands-on role supporting preclinical research through routine animal care and colony management. You will assist with maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, and in vivo procedures under guidance from experienced scientists and animal care professionals.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to SOPs, safety practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure study timelines are met and animal welfare is prioritized.