Summer Intern, Innovation Engineering (Process Chemistry & Modeling)
About The Position
The Summer Intern, Innovation Engineering (Process Chemistry & Modeling) will support process development efforts at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by contributing to studies focused on advancing continuous manufacturing technologies. This internship offers hands-on experience modeling, testing, and evaluating flow reactor chemistry for critical process steps. The intern will work closely with scientists and engineers to generate experimental data and insights that help define and optimize processes supporting future continuous manufacturing platforms. This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $21.00 per hour and requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of reaction engineering, mass transfer, or analytical chemistry (coursework acceptable).
- Basic laboratory experience, including handling chemicals, operating instrumentation, or performing analytical assays.
- Strong ability to collect, organize, and interpret data with attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new experimental and modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous coursework in reactor design.
- Experience with HPLC or LC-MS.
- Interest in continuous manufacturing, flow chemistry, or process development.
- Prior academic or industry research experience.
- Strong curiosity and motivation to contribute to innovative manufacturing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute experimental plans for flow-based cleavage and deprotection studies.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot small-scale continuous flow reactor systems.
- Collect and analyze reaction samples using HPLC and/or LC-MS to assess performance.
- Evaluate how changes in reaction conditions impact yield, purity, and process efficiency.
- Build and apply predictive or empirical models to support scale-up and guide system design decisions.
- Interpret experimental results and provide data-driven recommendations to inform process optimization and next-phase development.
- Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation.
Benefits
- Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
