Colony Management Intern

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.

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* in collaboration with Abb Vie)

About the Role:

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory animal science experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program provides exposure to vivarium operations, colony management, and information technologies. The Transgenic Breeding Core team has a strong reputation in the industry for responsible animal handling practices and reliable support of in vivo studies.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

* Assisting the Colony Manager with management of transgenic mouse colonies, which may include setting up breeders, weaning pups, collecting tissue for genotyping, record-keeping, and day-to-day operations.

* Automating Soft Mouse (vivarium software) to manage breeding colonies and workflows, improving efficiency and accuracy.

* Streamlining data entry and assisting with the integration of Transnetyx genotyping services with Soft Mouse.

* Interacting with multiple functional areas within the company, including Vivarium Operations, Research Scientists, and IT/Software Support.

* Supporting cross-collaborative efforts that may include additional responsibilities such as animal dosing and surgical procedures, depending on project needs.

* Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as other interns in the class.

* Completing a special project and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management upon completion.

Requirements:

* Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Lab Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology, or a related life science field with an interest in biotechnology.

* Prior hands-on experience handling laboratory mice is strongly preferred.

* Familiarity with software implementation or strong computer skills is highly desirable.

* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability.

Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time Summer program in San Diego starting on June 1st, 2026.

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.