Research Technician I, In Vivo Husbandry

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, CA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

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 and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position

Arrowhead is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician I to join our growing in Vivo Pharmacology team within the Research Department at our San Diego site. The successful candidate will be joining a team dedicated to discovering, developing, and translating novel drug targets.

Responsibilities

Perform daily animal health checks
Clean and sanitize animal assigned rooms
Monitor vivarium environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, lighting)
Operate vivarium equipment (autoclave, glass washer, water-filler)
House new arrivals /cage change
Some electronic record keeping
Maintain a high level of productivity in the vivarium
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Euthanizes animals as needed following standard operating procedures
Follows all safety procedures including special precautions for working in ABSL2/+ rooms
Other duties as assigned
Perform general husbandry duties

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift 50 pounds and extended standing
Weekend and overtime work required
Some previous demonstrated experience working with rodents, rabbits in a research laboratory setting
Must possess a strong attention to detail
Ability to read, record and communicate information
Position encounters animal waste (bedding, dust, and shavings) and odors (animal smell) up to 50% of shift
Able to use and manipulate tools and equipment, including but not limited to: Cage washer, scales, pressure washer, detergent foamer, animal transfer station, ID applicators, cleaning equipment

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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