Summer Intern, Biochemistry; Cell- Assay Development

Position: Summer Intern, Biochemistry (Cell-Based Assay Development)
The Position

The Summer Intern, Biochemistry (Cell-Based Assay Development) will support discovery research at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by contributing to the development and execution of cell-based assays used for antibody screening. This internship offers hands-on laboratory experience supporting routine experiments, data analysis, and documentation that help accelerate research progress. The intern will work closely with scientists to generate high-quality data and gain exposure to assay development workflows within a collaborative research environment.

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

* Maintain primary and established cell lines to support ongoing research activities.

* Perform molecular biology tasks, including plasmid preparation and construction.

* Generate experimental data using techniques such as multicolor flow cytometry and ELISA.

* Isolate proteins, DNA, and RNA from cell cultures and conduct analyses using qPCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot.

* Analyze, interpret, and organize experimental data with strong attention to detail.

* Assist with routine instrument maintenance, inventory management, and general laboratory upkeeping.

* Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to reports or documentation as needed.

* Comply with EHS guidelines, complete required safety training, and follow SOPs to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in Biological Sciences or a related field.

* Completion of relevant coursework in biology or life sciences.

* Familiarity with routine molecular and cellular biology techniques.

* Hands-on experience with ELISA and flow cytometry.

* Familiarity with cell-based assay development or antibody screening.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

* Strong curiosity and motivation to learn new laboratory techniques.