Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 1 hour ago
Summer Intern, Innovation Engineering (Process Chemistry & Modeling)
Verona, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21/hr - $21/hrArrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for genetic diseases. The Summer Intern in Innovation Engineering will support process development by contributing to studies on continuous manufacturing technologies and work closely with scientists and engineers to generate experimental data for process optimization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute experimental plans for flow-based cleavage and deprotection studies
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot small-scale continuous flow reactor systems
Collect and analyze reaction samples using HPLC and/or LC-MS to assess performance
Evaluate how changes in reaction conditions impact yield, purity, and process efficiency
Build and apply predictive or empirical models to support scale-up and guide system design decisions
Interpret experimental results and provide data-driven recommendations to inform process optimization and next-phase development
Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
Foundational understanding of reaction engineering, mass transfer, or analytical chemistry (coursework acceptable)
Basic laboratory experience, including handling chemicals, operating instrumentation, or performing analytical assays
Strong ability to collect, organize, and interpret data with attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new experimental and modeling techniques
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Previous coursework in reactor design
Experience with HPLC or LC-MS
Interest in continuous manufacturing, flow chemistry, or process development
Prior academic or industry research experience
Strong curiosity and motivation to contribute to innovative manufacturing technologies
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
Recent News
2026-01-08
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