Summer Intern, Environmental Health & Safety

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 support EHS initiatives at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by contributing to the development and expansion of a Learning Management System (LMS) and supporting site-wide safety programs. This internship offers hands-on experience working with scientists and laboratory personnel to help mitigate risks associated with new chemicals and processes. The intern will gain practical exposure to training development, compliance activities, and day-to-day EHS operations within a pharmaceutical environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the build-out and management of a Learning Management System (LMS), including development of training content and program tracking.

• Work with scientists to help identify and mitigate risks associated with new chemicals or processes.

• Interface existing EHS programs with the LMS to streamline training and recordkeeping for Hazardous Waste, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other site-specific safety programs.

• Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of safety equipment throughout the facility.

• Assist with new hire onboarding and EHS 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student at an accredited university or college, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.

• Strong interest in learning the EHS function within a pharmaceutical company.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technical skills

• Willingness and ability to spend 75% of the workday walking the facility and 25% at a desk.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Academic focus in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Safety, or a related field.

• Interest in laboratory safety, chemical safety, or regulatory compliance.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

• Enthusiasm for building a career in EHS or safety management.

Wisconsin pay range
$9,240—$9,240 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.

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