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Associate Scientist III, Analytical Development

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
August 06, 2026
On-site
Madison, WI
Clinical Research and Development
The Position
This position is in the Analytical Development (AD) Group within the CMC Manufacturing Organization. An Associate Scientist III will support method development/validation activities for new drug substances and drug product. They will also support testing required for GLP Toxicology and cGMP Clinical Trial material release, as well as stability studies.

Responsibilities:
- Know and adhere to cGMP policies and procedures and relevant SOPs
- Independently provide accurate analytical results in support of projects
- Meet project timelines and deliverables
- Perform testing of samples to support batch release and stability studies
- Perform portions of analytical techniques, such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, LC/MS, KF, etc.
- Assist with the design and initiation for development of analytical methods and improvement of existing ones
- Handle, analyze and characterize chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and related organic molecules
- Evaluate and interpret scientific data and provide significance
- Independently design and execute non-routine experiments
- Analyze data/results and propose appropriate follow-up
- Compile data tables, certificate of analysis, and develop stability reports
- Write analytical test methods, protocols, and SOPs
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical equipment

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry (or related area)
- 4 years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory setting
- Familiar with analytical instrumentation, test methodology/validations, data acquisition systems, and cGMP policies/practices
- Ability to analyze/interpret data and propose follow-up
- Strong attention to detail; team-oriented
- Flexibility with changing priorities

Preferred:
- Master’s Degree

Wisconsin pay range: $78,000 USD - $90,000 USD