Associate Scientist I, Small Scale Synthesis

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Scientist I to join the Discovery Chemistry group in Madison, WI, focusing on oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, and analytics. The role contributes to Arrowhead’s programs within a collaborative scientific team.

You will perform synthesis, purification, and analysis of oligonucleotides, maintain detailed lab records, and communicate progress and issues to management while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent with strong organic/analytical chemistry background.
• Experience in a chemistry lab setting and with a broad range of analytical techniques, notably HPLC.
• Ability to learn new procedures quickly and work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize, purify, and analyze oligonucleotides.
• Maintain a well-documented lab notebook.
• Track progress against project timelines and communicate status to management.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to safe laboratory practices.
• Assist with maintenance of bioconjugate and oligonucleotide inventory.

Skills

Oligonucleotide synthesis

Purification techniques

Analytical chemistry

HPLC experience

Documentation

Project management

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC instrumentation

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial 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 & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position

Arrowhead is seeking an Associate Scientist I to join the Discovery Chemistry department, focusing primarily on oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, and analytical chemistry in support of specific program goals. The role contributes to the success of Arrowhead’s programs as part of a collaborative team of scientists.

Responsibilities

• Perform synthesis, purification, and analysis of oligonucleotides.
• Maintain a well-documented laboratory notebook.
• Track progress against project timelines, generate regular status updates, and communicate progress and issues to management.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to safe laboratory practices.
• Assist with maintenance of bioconjugate and oligonucleotide inventory

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry, with an excellent understanding of organic and analytical chemistry; or equivalent.
• Relevant experience working in a chemistry laboratory.
• Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques, especially HPLC.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and techniques.

Preferred

• Experience with large-molecule synthetic targets (especially oligonucleotides), in an academic or industry setting.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical setting.

Wisconsin pay range

$60,000-$68,000 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.

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