Associate Manufacturing Scientist II (2nd Shift)

Saved 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

This position will involve assisting in the synthesis and subsequent purification steps of large scale oligonucleotides. The operator must comply with GLP/GMP protocols and be able to follow all association SOPs and work instructions when performing and documenting operations.

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

Responsibilities

Follow batch records, SOPs, and work instructions to detail

Document all operations in batch records and notebooks

Comply with GMP protocols

Assist other chemists within the CMC group during synthesis and chromatography of oligonucleotides including:

Reagent solution preparation

Column Packing

Mobile phase preparation

Fraction collection

Operate TFF to desalt purified RNA solutions

Operate a lyophilizer and package solid drug substance

Execute processes as part of a team to ensure production timelines are kept and quality product is produced

Maintain a clean work space

Maintain safety by wearing required personal protective equipment

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

3+ years experience in a similar position 

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. 

Strong attention to detail.

Preferred

Experience working in a GMP setting with controlled documentation

Wisconsin pay range $70,000 — $83,000 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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