Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago
Summer Intern, CMC Process Development
Verona, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21/hr - $21/hrArrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. The CMC Process Development Summer Intern will support the evaluation and implementation of new technologies for oligonucleotide and antibody conjugation, contributing to process understanding and optimization efforts in an industrial setting.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work closely with CMC Process Development team members to execute experiments using flow chemistry systems and tangential flow filtration (TFF)
Support process development efforts for AOC programs and oligo-bioconjugates formed off resin
Perform analytical characterization of oligonucleotide and antibody intermediates and conjugates using standard HPLC and mass spectrometry (MS)
Characterize and identify process- and product-related impurities
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of experimental procedures and results
Discuss experimental outcomes with team members and contribute to data interpretation
Manage time effectively to meet project milestones and internship goals
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college, sophomore level or higher focused in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
Completion of at least one organic chemistry course
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
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Willingness and ability to spend 75% of the workday in walking around the facility and 25% at a desk
Ability to work in a laboratory environment for extended periods, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Preferred
Prior exposure to HPLC techniques
Previous academic or industry research experience
Experience working with macromolecules such as oligonucleotides or proteins
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.
Founded in 1989
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45BKey Investors
Sarepta TherapeuticsSixth StreetSilence Therapeutics
2026-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2024-11-26Post Ipo Equity· $325M
Leadership Team
Christopher Anzalone
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Given
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
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