Job Description
Job Description
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
The Pharmacovigilance Systems Intern will support discovery research at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by contributing to laboratory projects that strengthen experimental capabilities and support program progress. This internship offers hands-on experience working with biological assays, data analysis, and scientific collaboration in a research environment. The intern will work alongside experienced scientists and gain exposure to laboratory workflows that help advance understanding of RNA biology.
This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $26.00/hour and requires full-time, on-site work five days per week.
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of the scientific background and workflow for RNA isolation assays and related experimental approaches.
- Under supervision, establish and optimize assay parameters and conditions for isolating RNA from specific cellular compartments.
- Perform experimental readouts using multiple methods to confirm assay performance and results.
- Analyze experimental data and organize results using appropriate analytical tools.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized experimental records.
- Communicate findings and present results to the project team during meetings.
- Collaborate with scientists to support continued assay refinement and project progression.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student in an accredited university Master's degree program in Biology or a related field.
- Familiarity with RNA-related techniques.
- Hands-on experience with biological laboratory techniques.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting in group settings.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred
- Previous experience with RNA isolation techniques.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
- Strong interest in RNA biology, assay development, or discovery research.
- Attention to detail and enthusiasm for learning new experimental approaches.
California pay range $11,440—$11,440 USD
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.
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