Summer Intern, Discovery Pharmacology; Neuroscience

Position: Summer Intern, Discovery Pharmacology (Neuroscience)
The Position

The Preclinical Neuroscience Research Intern will support discovery research at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by contributing to the analysis and interpretation of neurophysiology and behavioral data in preclinical studies. This internship offers hands-on experience working with electrophysiological data, behavioral assessments, and molecular follow-up in a collaborative research environment. The intern will work closely with scientists to help evaluate potential therapeutic targets and gain insight into how functional and molecular data are integrated during early drug discovery.

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.

Responsibilities

* Analyze EEG seizure activity from KA-induced rat studied

* Cross-reference EEG seizure events with behavioral video recordings to confirm seizure manifestations.

* Support molecular characterization of candidate targets through protein expression analysis using techniques such as JESS, ELISA, or related assays.

* Assist in correlating molecular knockdown with seizure frequency and severity to assess target relevance.

* Organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data with strong attention to accuracy and integrity.

* Collaborate closely with in vivo scientists, neuroscientists, and data analysts to support interpretation of findings.

* Maintain detailed experimental records and contribute to study documentation.

* Participate in team meetings and scientific discussions.

Requirements

* 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

* Prior experience with EEG data analysis

* Basic knowledge of protein analysis techniques (e.g., Western blotting, ELISA, JESS).

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

* Strong curiosity and motivation to learn new laboratory techniques.

Preferred

* Hands-on experience with behavioral phenotyping in preclinical models.

* Prior laboratory experience supporting CNS or epilepsy research.

* Interest in RNAi therapeutics, neuroscience drug discovery, or translational research.

* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary research environment.