Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Job Description

About Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a pioneering clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing medicines that treat intractable diseases. Our core mission is achieved by silencing the genes that cause illness, leveraging a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient delivery methods. Our therapies trigger the natural RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes, effectively inhibiting the expression of specific genes and the production of disease-causing proteins.

Arrowhead focuses on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, particularly those characterized by the overproduction of problematic proteins. The versatility of our RNAi technologies allows us to address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and target diseases not treatable by small molecules or biologics. We are at the forefront of extending the promise of RNAi beyond liver-based diseases, with a robust clinical pipeline targeting diseases in the liver and lung, complemented by a promising array of preclinical candidates.

Our corporate headquarters are located in Pasadena, CA, with cutting-edge research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our team comprises nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaboratively working to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will play an active and critical role in shaping how safety training and compliance are delivered within Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals’ dynamic research and development environment. This internship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Help build and modernize a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Collaborate directly with scientists on real-world chemical risk assessments.
• Gain hands-on exposure to comprehensive regulatory and laboratory safety programs.

The intern will work alongside experienced EHS professionals, contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact employee safety, enhance training efficiency, and strengthen regulatory readiness.

Program Details:

• This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program.
• Compensation: $24.00 per hour.
• Work Schedule: Requires full-time, onsite work five days per week at the designated location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the build-out and maintenance of a Learning Management System (LMS), including the development of training content and program management.
• Work collaboratively with scientists to develop risk assessments for new chemicals and laboratory activities.
• Integrate existing EHS programs with the LMS to streamline training and recordkeeping for critical areas such as Hazardous Waste, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP).
• Conduct regular (weekly and monthly) inspections of safety equipment throughout the facility.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and essential safety training.
• Manage and maintain EHS compliance documentation.
• Shadow experienced EHS professionals during compliance audits and inspections, gaining valuable insight.
• Present project updates and findings in a weekly group setting.
• Interact directly with laboratory personnel to build practical, hands-on safety experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled student at an Accredited University or College, majoring in a scientific discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort and proficiency in presenting in group settings.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to spend approximately 75% of the workday walking the facility and 25% at a desk.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of at least two years of coursework towards a degree in Environment, Health, and Safety, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in learning the EHS function within a pharmaceutical company.
• Coursework or experience related to laboratory safety, chemical safety, or regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with training systems, documentation control, or audit processes.
• A life sciences student with an EHS focus is preferred, though students who are eager and able to learn new concepts quickly are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Information:

• Total California Pay Range (for the 11-week program): $10,560 USD.
• Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package (for full-time employees).
• All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.
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