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 Quality Control Intern will support quality operations at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by assisting with raw materials supplier qualification and analytical method verification activities. This internship offers hands-on experience in a GMP laboratory environment while contributing to critical quality processes that support manufacturing timelines. The intern will work alongside QC analysts to execute testing, documentation, and verification activities that ensure raw materials meet quality and regulatory standards.
This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $21.00 per hour and requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand QC raw materials programs, procedures, and associated documentation.
- Observe and shadow trainers during QC raw materials testing procedures.
- Perform and execute QC raw materials procedures and documentation under the guidance of trained QC personnel.
- Assist with supplier qualification activities, including:
- Execution of analytical testing
- Sourcing required supplies and materials
- Drafting and supporting review/approval of reports
- Assist with analytical test method verification for raw materials, including execution of analyses, sourcing of supplies, and documentation support.
- Maintain accurate and compliant records in accordance with GMP and QC standards.
- Follow all laboratory safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college, with a minimum of two years completed toward a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Understanding of laboratory environments and interest in analytical testing and method verification.
- Interest in learning and applying a variety of laboratory instrumentation and techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting in group settings.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred
- Prior experience in a QC, analytical, or laboratory setting.
- Familiarity with raw material testing, analytical methods, or supplier qualification processes.
- Interest in pursuing a career in Quality, Analytical Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage, Nasdaq listed (ticker ARWR) company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, our 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. Our RNAi-based therapeutics are at the leading edge of genetic-based therapy with the potential to bring life changing treatments for patients.
Our Targeted RNAi Molecule (TRiMTM) platform utilizes ligand-mediated delivery and is designed to enable tissue-specific targeting while being structurally simple. The TRiM platform builds on more than a decade of work on actively targeted drug delivery and offers several advantages including simplified manufacturing and reduced costs; multiple routes of administration; and potential for improved safety.
Our employees are nimble, science-driven, and innovative professionals. A career at Arrowhead offers the opportunity to collaborate with top notch scientists to rapidly discover and develop RNAi-based therapeutics to add to our growing pipeline.
Research and development activities are located in Madison, WI. Our R&D group includes fully-integrated capabilities for chemistry, biology, and toxicology. Madison is an exciting and sophisticated city that includes state government, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin, and major research organizations.
Our HQ, clinical and regulatory operations are located in Pasadena, CA. Just north of Los Angeles and resting in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is known for its natural scenic beauty, vibrant cultural and academic environment and rich architectural setting.
