Summer Intern, Records Management

The Position

The Records Management Intern will support information governance efforts at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by assisting with the organization, maintenance, and digitization of physical and electronic records. This internship offers hands-on experience in records management, archival systems, and compliance-related documentation within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The intern's work will help improve efficiency, accessibility, and accuracy of critical records while supporting regulatory and retention requirements.

This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $23.00 per hour and requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.

Responsibilities

* Assist with organizing, cataloging, and indexing physical and digital records to support effective records management and archival practices.

* Maintain accurate archival inventories, ensuring records are properly tracked and easily retrievable.

* Support the conversion of physical documents to digital formats, including scanning, uploading, tagging, and applying appropriate metadata.

* Help implement, update, and maintain digital archival systems in accordance with company standards.

* Verify that digital records comply with naming conventions, storage requirements, and data integrity guidelines.

* Assist with compliance and regulatory recordkeeping activities, including applying and updating records retention schedules.

* Support staff with archival backlog, scanning, and organizational tasks to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

* Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college pursuing a Master's Degree in Information Management, Library Science, Records Management, Archives, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

* Basic familiarity with document management, recordkeeping, or archival concepts through coursework, training, or prior experience.

* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

* Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.

* Ability to follow established procedures, naming conventions, and compliance-related guidelines.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred

* Coursework or hands-on experience in records management, archives, information governance, or quality systems.

* Familiarity with digital document management or electronic records systems (e.g., document repositories, archival databases, eDMS platforms).

* Experience scanning, digitizing, or organizing large volumes of documents.

* Basic understanding of regulatory or compliance frameworks in regulated environments (e.g., GLP, GxP, FDA).

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies in documentation or file organization.

* Interest in quality assurance, compliance, or information lifecycle management within a scientific or pharmaceutical setting.