Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:  ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA.  Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. 

The Position

Join our Facilities Automation & Engineering team as an intern and play a key role in strategic projects that drive operational excellence. You will support commissioning and qualification activities, collaborate with external vendors on critical system enhancements, and work with the Metrology team to develop innovative solutions for high-reach areas. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative engineering solutions and gain exposure to high-impact projects within our organization.

This is a 12-week, fully onsite Summer Internship Program paying $19.00/hr.   

Responsibilities

Support multiple teams in the commissioning and qualification of various equipment at Verona manufacturing facility Collaborate with external vendors to develop an engineering solution for obtaining budget approval for an additional temperature control unit to supply chilled water to the internal vacuum system Work with the Metrology team to design engineering solutions that improve access to key pieces of manufacturing equipment Serve as a resource for the Metrology team, assisting with troubleshooting and resolving issues with malfunctioning equipment Update documentation and support the engineering change process within the 3rd party facilities documentation repository

Requirements:

Currently enrolled student at an Accredited University or College and majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or related area of study Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Eagerness to learn new techniques Ability to work in a lab setting for prolonged periods of time Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

Preferred: 

Familiarity with engineering drawings, including Process and Instrumentation Drawings, General Arrangement Drawings, and Control Wiring Drawings. Experience working with third-party vendors. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related challenges. Hands-on experience interacting with automated equipment in a manufacturing setting. Wisconsin pay range $9,120—$9,120 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.   

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.   

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