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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 and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
Join our Discovery Team and gain hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical research. This internship focuses on supporting targeted drug delivery efforts through antibody screening, protein expression and purification, and binding kinetic assessments. You will work in an interdisciplinary research environment, contributing to molecular and cell biology experiments that support therapeutic development. This is a unique opportunity to develop laboratory skills, analyze data, and collaborate with scientists in advancing next-generation drug discovery.
This is a 12-week, fully onsite Summer Internship Program paying $22.00/hr.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mammalian cell culture for protein expression and purification
- Perform protein characterization and validation using molecular biology techniques
- Evaluate protein binding kinetics through experimental analysis
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in a laboratory notebook
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team to support targeted drug discovery efforts
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled student at an Accredited University or College and majoring in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related area of study
- Completion of at least one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry lab.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Eagerness to learn new techniques
- Ability to work in a lab setting for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of molecular binding, biochemistry, protein expression, and purification
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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