Summer Intern - Environment, Health, and Safety

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals•San Diego, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical 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 The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will play an active role in shaping how safety training and compliance are delivered within Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals’ fast-paced research and development environment. This internship offers a unique opportunity to help build and modernize a Learning Management System (LMS), collaborate directly with scientists on real-world chemical risk assessments, and gain hands-on exposure to regulatory and laboratory safety programs. The intern will work alongside experienced EHS professionals, contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact employee safety, training efficiency, and regulatory readiness. This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $24.00 per hour and requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.

Requirements

Currently enrolled student at an Accredited University or College and majoring in a scientific discipline
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting in group settings.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Willingness and ability to spend 75% of the workday walking the facility and 25% at a desk.

Nice To Haves

Completion of at least two years of coursework towards a degree in Environment, Health, and Safety, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in learning the EHS function within a pharmaceutical company.
Coursework or experience related to laboratory safety, chemical safety, or regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with training systems, documentation control, or audit processes.
Life sciences student with an EHS focus preferred, though students eager and able to learn new concepts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support the build-out and maintenance of a Learning Management System (LMS), including development of training content and program management.
Work with scientists to develop risk assessments for new chemicals and laboratory activities.
Interface existing EHS programs with the LMS to streamline training and recordkeeping for Hazardous Waste, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP).
Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of safety equipment throughout the facility.
Assist with new hire onboarding and safety training.
Manage and maintain EHS compliance documentation.
Shadow EHS professionals during compliance audits and inspections.
Present updates and findings in a weekly group setting.
Interact with laboratory personnel to build practical, hands-on safety experience.