Coordinator II, Translational Biomarkers

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a Coordinator II to support Translational Biomarkers projects. You will schedule shipments, maintain biorepository, and manage sample workflows in ELN/LIMS.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, documentation, and collaboration across teams; requires advanced organization and biology lab experience.

Qualifications

• Requires degree and laboratory experience.
• Associates Degree in Biotechnology with 5+ years' lab experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology with 1 year lab experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to changes in priority and/or studies.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of common molecular biology techniques and practices.

Responsibilities

• Aid in scheduling, tracking, and reconciliation of clinical sample shipments.
• Maintain a compliant biorepository of clinical, preclinical, and procured samples.
• Maintain sample tracking and laboratory workflows in ELN/LIMS.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and patient privacy protections in all sample handling activities.
• Support planning and execution of clinical sample processing, including reagent procurement and workflow validation.
• Maintain centralized documentation systems, vendor logs, and master schedules.
• Facilitate operational communication and coordination within the Translational Biomarkers team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adapt to changes in priority

Work in fast paced environment

Able to work with minimal supervision

Knowledge of molecular biology

Education

Associates Degree in Biotechnology

Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

Tools

LIMS/ELN software

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

The Coordinator II will perform clerical and administrative duties to support Translational Biomarkers projects and research in the Madison facility.

Responsibilities

• Aid in scheduling, tracking, and reconciliation of clinical sample shipments
• Maintain a compliant biorepository of clinical, preclinical, and procured samples
• Maintain sample tracking and laboratory workflows in ELN/LIMS
• Ensure regulatory compliance and patient privacy protections in all sample handling activities
• Support planning and execution of clinical sample processing, including reagent procurement and workflow validation
• Maintain centralized documentation systems, vendor logs, and master schedules
• Facilitate operational communication and coordination within the Translational Biomarkers team

Requirements

• Degree and experience qualifications
• Associates Degree in Biotechnology or related area of study and at least 5 years’ experience in a laboratory or research environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology or related area of studyand at least 1 years’ experience in a laboratory or research environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Excel, Word)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt to changes in priority and/or studies
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of common molecular biology techniques and practices

Preferred

• Previous professional experience in a Biology lab and previously or currently hold a full-time or part-time position.
• Team-motivated individual with the ability to adapt in a dynamic fluid environment, and who has strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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.