Associate Scientist, Biology (Bioassays)

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 and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position

Arrowhead is seeking an Associate Scientist to join our BioAssays team in San Diego. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize, contribute and advance the ideal candidate’s laboratory skills in a progressive, state-of-the-art and diverse facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro and ex vivo studies to facilitate drug discovery and development in various diseases
• Perform gene expression and functional analysis by various methods
• Read and apply relevant scientific literature to projects to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Present research findings to project teams and prepare study reports
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab and perform critical experiments
• May interact with multiple program teams
  
  

Requirements:

• BS with 2 years of experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology or a related field of biology
• Experience in RNA isolation and qPCR, as well as mammalian cell culture and transfection, cell-based assays, ELISA and Western blotting.
• Data collection, analysis, and detailed record keeping.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work with a small team of scientists, while working closely with other research groups and senior managers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary, matrixed environment
  
  

Preferred:

• Familiar with data analysis software (Microsoft Excel, Prism, etc)
  
  

California pay range

$65,000—$75,000 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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