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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 2 hours ago

Associate Engineer I, Process Engineering

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for genetic diseases. The Associate Engineer I, Process Engineering will enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety through process improvements, support process transfer and scale-up, and manage equipment effectively.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate experimental findings into actionable process improvements
Perform experiments in collaboration with your team to optimize existing processes or develop new ones
Participate in process risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
Support process transfer from Process Development
Support process scale-up and commercialization
Participate in process safety evaluations, such as PSSR and PHA, for new processes, new equipment, modifications to processes, modifications to equipment and as seen fit
Collaborate with manufacturing and safety teams to identify safety improvements
Maintain safety systems to ensure the process remains in a ready state and future safety issues can be prevented
Demonstrate and support a culture of safety awareness and compliance within the production team
Provide technical support for production operations, identify and assist resolution of manufacturing issues
Support manufacturing staff in the safe and effective use of new equipment
Support equipment and process qualification activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Assist with troubleshooting and repair of equipment internally when feasible
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues on the floor with manufacturing staff. Escalate to Maintenance as necessary
Participate in routine process monitoring
Support WI, SOP, and document updates for manufacturing equipment and systems
Review and update P&IDs for production processes, including equipment, instrumentation, and piping systems
Follow P&ID change management processes, including version control and documentation updates
Reference the design and validation documentation for equipment to ensure compliance and design intent are maintained
Help develop batch records in a GMP environment
Occasionally assist with production work as needed

Qualification

Process EngineeringData AnalysisGMP ComplianceSafety RegulationsProcess OptimizationExperimental DesignTechnical WritingProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related field
0-2 years of experience in process engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment
Proficient in data analysis tools and software
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking to identify and resolve process-related issues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent technical writing skills with high attention to detail
Able to occasionally lift 50 lbs unassisted
Able to work for extended periods of time in a chemical fume hood
Able to stand on feet for extended periods of time

Preferred

Experience through research or internship/co-op
Experience working in a GMP setting with controlled documentation
Knowledge of safety regulations, process optimization methodologies, and experimental design

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package

Company

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.45B
Key Investors
Sarepta TherapeuticsSixth StreetSilence Therapeutics
2026-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2024-11-26Post Ipo Equity· $325M

Leadership Team

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Christopher Anzalone
President and Chief Executive Officer
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