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Medicinal Chemistry Intern

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Neurocrine Biosciences
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Medical Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20.39 - 27.3 USD Hourly USD 20.39 27.30 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.##

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis  and uterine fibroids,  as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas.

For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit , and follow the company on ,  and . (
* in collaboration with Abb Vie*)##

About the Role:

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain research experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to medicinal chemistry research and cross-functional collaboration to bring a molecule from the lab into humans. The medicinal chemistry team has a strong reputation in the industry for CNS-based medicines. ## Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
* Synthesizing novel chemical intermediates and final compounds:  + Reviewing the chemical literature to obtain procedures, guide reaction sequences  + Setting up, monitoring by TLC and/or LCMS, and working-up reactions  + Purifying compounds by automated chromatography (ISCO combi-flash or ACCQprep) or recrystallization  + Learning about and applying medicinal chemistry and CNS-drug discovery principles to drug discovery projects
* Generating and interpreting biological data
* Helping develop plans to address medicinal chemistry goals
* Maintaining a complete laboratory notebook
* Interacting with other chemists and pharmacologists within the company
* Completing a special project and present the recommendations to management upon completion## Requirements:
* Candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in one of the following areas:
Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry
* Availability from
** June 1 to August 7th
** for the 10-week internship program
* Practical experience with organic synthesis, methods development, total synthesis, or similar
* Ability to work in a laboratory environment
* Prior laboratory experience (Minimum>1 year)
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to think creatively and be a team player
* Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
* 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 Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description. The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $20.39-$27.30.

Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
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