The Position

Arrowhead is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our growing In Vivo Pharmacology team within the Biology Department at our Madison site. The successful candidate will be joining a team dedicated to discovering, developing, and translating novel drug targets.  

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo studies and ex vivo analysis to facilitate drug discovery and development in various diseases
• May contribute to the establishment of new preclinical animal disease models
• Read and apply relevant scientific literature to projects
• Contribute to the review and drafting of SOPs and other relevant documents
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab and perform critical experiments
• Prepare and maintain detailed record-keeping of study documents
• Mentor junior teammates on procedures, processes, and/or other areas as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related field and some experience with small animal handling in a research setting (i.e. test article administration and tissue collection) - OR - an Associate Degree in a related area and 7 years of experience.
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail
• Experience in data analysis, graphing, and making presentations
• Ability to work independently and to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrated innovation, creativity, and resilience in problem-solving
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, matrixed environment

Preferred:

• Preclinical disease model development in the context of drug discovery
• Experiences with animal dose administration and surgical procedures