Oligonucleotide Chemistry Associate Scientist I

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. 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.