United Therapeutics

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The job details are as follows:

Who we are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension( PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

How you’ll contribute

This co-op will assist a project lead/scientist with in one of the following areas:

1. Optimizing and performing sterilization studies for 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds designs for new and ongoing projects

2. Performing sterility, bioburden, and endotoxin testing.

Co-ops are educational positions requiring basic knowledge and understanding of microbiology, and (bio)material science fundamentals to support research and development in production of 3D-printed lung scaffolds suitable for recellularization. This Co-opwill include a project/deliverable that will be completed during employment and will utilize academic foundations to further career aspirations.

• Develop, evaluate and/or improve formulation designs for new and ongoing projects under the direct supervision of assigned project lead
• Perform routine sterility, bioburden, and endotoxin testing
• Generate design assurance and comprehensive report documentation for sterilization testing and characterization
• Develop, evaluate and/or improve methods for sterilization of 3D printed scaffold designs for new and ongoing projects
• Responsible for accurate and timely recordkeeping, following standards for analysis and SOPs
• Communicate cross-functionally with members of the Organ Manufacturing Group and other company functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

For this role you will need

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be an actively enrolled student in a PHD program for the duration of the assignment (not yet graduated) in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, or related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience working in a hands-on lab environment
• Experience with microbiological method validation (sterility, bioburden and endotoxin testing)
• Experience with aseptic techniques and disinfection per laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Must be able to work onsite in Manchester NH, from July/August to January/February 40 hours a week M-F

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Knowledge of sterile product design and related standards
• Understanding of a variety of sterilization techniques – chemical and radiation methods
• Experience in handling and sterilization of medical devices
• Experience with chemical and mechanical characterization of hydrogel materials

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.