Lab Assistant, Manufacturing (2nd shift)

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant I in Manufacturing to perform laboratory duties including maintaining cleanliness and assisting production chemists with oligonucleotide manufacturing. The role requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

This position includes second shift hours from Monday to Thursday, offering a 10% shift differential. Previous lab experience and some college courses are preferred. Arrowhead offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail is a key requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas.
• Provide support for large scale oligonucleotide manufacturing equipment.
• Document all operations in batch records and notebooks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Position

The Assistant I, Manufacturing will perform basic laboratory duties involved with maintaining the cleanliness of the company’s chemical laboratories, equipment and maintaining stock levels of inventory. In addition, they will assist production chemists with routine production activities i.e., non-GMP and GMP manufacturing of oligonucleotides.

2nd shift work hours are Monday - Thursday 1pm – 11:30pm and eligible for a 10% shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain glassware for the laboratory;
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas;
• Maintain stocks of laboratory supplies and material and maintains appropriate records;
• Follow safety procedures for chemical handling, as appropriate;
• Follow batch records, SOPS, and work instructions to detail;
• Document all operations in batch records and notebooks;
• Comply with GMP protocols;
• Assist with and support operation of large scale oligonucleotide manufacturing equipment (i.e. oligonucleotide synthesizer, purification skid, tangential flow filtration system, lyophilizer, ChemGlass reactors, pH/conductivity meters, peristaltic pumps, etc.)

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Preferred

• Previous experience in a laboratory setting
• Some college or concurrent college course attendance

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.