Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 3 hours ago
Associate Scientist II, Bioassays (Molecular Biology)
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expArrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative RNAi-based therapeutics. The Associate Scientist II will support the Bioassays team in Madison by conducting molecular biology experiments, optimizing cloning methods, and collaborating with other research teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Support in vitro, ex vivo and/or in vivo studies to facilitate drug discovery and development with some independence
Propose methods and ways to optimize cloning
Occasionally present research findings to project teams
Occasionally read relevant scientific literature and propose applications to projects to troubleshoot and solve problems
Maintain a high level of productivity and quality in the lab
Perform critical experiments
Clone plasmid constructs by various methods (Digest/ligation, IVA)
Perform large-scale plasmid preps
Autoclave glassware and media
Manage lab inventory and assist in ordering
Project documentation
Work with a small team of scientists, while working closely with other research groups and senior managers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field
3+ years of experience in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology or a related field of biology
2+ years experience with methods and technologies involving plasmid cloning, AAV packaging, protein expression vectors
Experience in standard cellular and molecular biology techniques (PCR, Digestion, Ligation, Transformation, DNA isolation)
Experience in standard microbiology techniques (Bacterial cultures, Autoclaving, Preparing Media)
Experience with Benchling and Snapgene
Demonstrated innovation, creativity and resilience in problem solving
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated team player with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary, matrixed environment
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package
Company
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
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2024-11-26Post Ipo Equity· $325M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2024-01-03Post Ipo Equity· $450M
Leadership Team
Christopher Anzalone
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Given
Chief Operating Officer
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