Assistant I, In Vivo Research

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals•San Diego, CA

2d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. They utilize a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery to create therapies that trigger the RNA interference mechanism for deep and durable gene knockdown. Arrowhead's focus is on diseases with a genetic basis, particularly those characterized by the overproduction of disease-involved proteins. Their technology allows them to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets not addressable by other means. Arrowhead is a leader in bringing RNAi to diseases outside the liver, with a pipeline including liver and lung targets and preclinical candidates. The company headquarters is in Pasadena, CA, with R&D teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Arrowhead employees are described as nimble, science-driven innovators collaborating to bring new therapies to patients. The Assistant, In Vivo Research will perform basic study support activities, as well as clerical and administrative duties to support In Vivo Pharmacology projects and research. This role is onsite 5 days a week in San Diego.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Excel, Word)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
Ability to adapt to changes in priority and/or studies
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Knowledge of In Vivo procedures and practices

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree & some relevant experience (or High School Diploma & 3+ years of experience in a laboratory setting)
Background in animal husbandry, restraint and handling
Must demonstrate a commitment to quality care of laboratory animals

Responsibilities

Label tubes, cassettes, and other materials for functions based on study files
Assist in the preparation and review of files for In Vivo studies
Use Excel to record tube and material information into study files
Proactively monitor inventory levels and order stock in preparation or as requested
Identify new and/or replacement products as requested
Prepare buffer solutions, fixatives, and/or dosing solutions
Complete general laboratory cleaning, organization, and/or general lab maintenance
Communicate with study leads, teammates, or other cross-functions as needed to problem solve study needs
May train other Assistants and peers
May provide support to various areas within the In Vivo Pharmacology team
Assist with cage wash, filling cages, cage cleaning, or similar duties
Sort and weigh samples/tubes
Assist with body weights, and/or preparation for dosing/surgery
Centrifuging and aliquoting blood samples
Prepare dosing syringes
Update animal information based on study design and make cage cards