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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 10 hours ago

Summer Intern, CMC Process Development

Verona, WI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $21/hr

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. They are seeking a highly motivated CMC Process Development Intern to support process development for new chemical entities transitioning from Discovery into development, providing hands-on experience in scalable manufacturing and process optimization.

BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with Process Development team members to design, execute, and optimize scalable manufacturing processes for new oligonucleotide conjugates intended for toxicological and clinical applications

Perform synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterization of small molecules, with an emphasis on developing robust and reproducible procedures

Utilize analytical techniques to characterize products and product-related impurities

Critically analyze and interpret experimental data and results to support process development decisions

Maintain accurate, thorough, and well-documented laboratory notebooks in accordance with company standards

Prepare and present findings from the summer research project to the Process Development team during group meetings

Qualification

Organic synthesisAnalytical techniquesCritical thinkingBioconjugationStructure elucidationLaboratory environmentCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Currently enrolled at an accredited university or college, majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline, with an interest in organic synthesis

Ability to work in a laboratory environment for extended periods of time

Ability to work independently after appropriate training

Strong interest in learning new chemistry concepts and synthetic techniques

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to clearly communicate understanding of experimental procedures and results in the laboratory setting

Willingness to communicate project goals and findings clearly and in detail to team members

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds