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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago

Summer Intern, Discovery Pharmacology (Neuroscience)

San Diego, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24/hr - $24/hr

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for genetic diseases. The Preclinical Neuroscience Research Intern will support discovery research by analyzing neurophysiology and behavioral data, collaborating with scientists to evaluate therapeutic targets in a hands-on research environment.

BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze EEG seizure activity from KA-induced rat studied

Cross-reference EEG seizure events with behavioral video recordings to confirm seizure manifestations

Support molecular characterization of candidate targets through protein expression analysis using techniques such as JESS, ELISA, or related assays

Assist in correlating molecular knockdown with seizure frequency and severity to assess target relevance

Organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data with strong attention to accuracy and integrity

Collaborate closely with in vivo scientists, neuroscientists, and data analysts to support interpretation of findings

Maintain detailed experimental records and contribute to study documentation

Participate in team meetings and scientific discussions

Qualification

Data analysisProtein analysis techniquesMolecular BiologyCell BiologyNeuroscienceMicrosoft OfficeBehavioral phenotypingCuriosityCommunication skillsMotivation

Required

Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college, majoring in a biology-related field such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline

Completion of relevant coursework in biology or life sciences

Completion of coursework in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and/or Biotechnology

Prior experience with EEG data analysis

Basic knowledge of protein analysis techniques (e.g., Western blotting, ELISA, JESS)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Strong curiosity and motivation to learn new laboratory techniques

Preferred

Hands-on experience with behavioral phenotyping in preclinical models

Prior laboratory experience supporting CNS or epilepsy research

Interest in RNAi therapeutics, neuroscience drug discovery, or translational research

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary research 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.

Founded in 1989

Pasadena, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://arrowheadpharma.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$2.45B

Key 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

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