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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 12 hours ago

Summer Intern, Discovery Pharmacology (CNS)

San Diego, California, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24/hr - $24/hr

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs that treat intractable diseases through RNA interference. The Discovery Pharmacology Intern will support research efforts by characterizing protein expression in human cell lines and analyzing experimental data, ultimately summarizing findings in a scientific poster at the end of the internship.

BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support experiments to characterize ATXN1 protein expression in human cell lines, including healthy and patient-derived models

Perform cell culture and aseptic techniques under supervision

Conduct immunoassays, including use of platforms such as JESS, as applicable

Analyze experimental data and organize results using appropriate tools

Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records in accordance with laboratory standards

Summarize research findings and prepare a scientific poster and/or PowerPoint presentation

Present project results to the research team toward the end of the internship

Collaborate with team members and participate in group discussions and meetings

Qualification

Molecular BiologyCell BiologyProtein Expression AnalysisImmunoassaysCell-based AssaysTranslational ResearchMicrosoft OfficeCuriosityMotivation to Learn

Required

Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college, majoring in a biology-related field such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline

Completion of relevant coursework in biology or life sciences

Completion of coursework in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and/or Biotechnology

Familiarity with protein expression analysis, immunoassays, or cell-based assays

Interest in translational research or neuroscience-related drug discovery

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Strong curiosity and motivation to learn new laboratory techniques

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company