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United Therapeutics Research Associate I/II - Cell Production and Tissue Engineering in Medford, Massachusetts

California, US residents click here (https://www.unither.com/docs/UNITHER%20Applicant%20Notice%20-%20%2812-22-23%29%20Final%202.15.24%20Combined%20EN%20and%20French.pdf#page=9) .

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.

Who you are

Join our team to support groundbreaking tissue engineering research by working closely with scientists and engineers to derive and maintain various cell types from human organs and human induced pluripotent stem cells. You’ll assist in populating and characterizing tissue constructs, preparing reagents, and maintaining cell and scaffold inventory. This role offers a great opportunity for hands-on experience in cutting-edge cell biology and tissue engineering.

  • Assist in populating and maintaining tissue constructs with various cell types, and characterizing their morphology and function, with oversight and guidance

  • Maintain and track the production and inventory of cells and scaffolds, working closely with the cell and scaffold production teams

  • Follow established protocols to perform analytical techniques and biochemical assays for cell biology and tissue engineering experiments

  • Accurately record all laboratory data in the in-house data management system(s)

  • Assist in preparing data results for presentation to the team

  • Meet 1:1 with managers to review results and progress

  • Perform lab maintenance tasks such as processing glassware and sterilization

Additional Requirements for Research Associate II:

  • Perform all duties listed above with limited oversight

  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to derive, characterize, and expand various cell types from human organs and human induced pluripotent stem cells, under limited oversight

  • Collect, interpret, and summarize data results, presenting them to the R&D team using PowerPoint or other dissemination methods

  • Contribute to the planning of experiments, design modifications, and manufacturing strategies to support team objectives

  • Participate in interactions with external partners, vendors, and suppliers

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements for Research Associate I:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in cellular biology, developmental biology, physiology, or a related field

  • 0+ years of research experience in cellular biology, developmental biology, physiology, or a related field

  • Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture

  • Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques, (ELISA, qPCR, immunofluorescence)

  • Ability to independently follow experimental methods and protocols

  • Basic knowledge of cell counting and viability assays

  • Experience with cell culture media preparation and adherent cell culture techniques

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications for Research Associate I:

  • Experience with induced pluripotent stem cell culture (iPSCs)

  • Experience with fluorescent activated cell analysis and sorting

  • Basic understanding of tissue engineering concepts and field

Minimum Requirements for Research Associate II:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in cellular biology, developmental biology, physiology, or a related field or

  • 2+ years of research experience in cellular biology, developmental biology, physiology, or a related field with Bachelor's Degree or

  • 0+ years of research experience in cellular biology, developmental biology, physiology, or a related field with Master's Degree

  • Proficient in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture

  • Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques, (ELISA, qPCR, immunofluorescence)

  • Ability to independently follow experimental methods and protocols

  • Basic knowledge of cell counting and viability assays

  • Experience with cell culture media preparation and adherent cell culture techniques

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications for Research Associate II:

  • Master’s Degree in cellular biology, developmental biology, physiology, or a related field

  • Basic understanding of human physiology

  • Experience with induced pluripotent stem cell culture (iPSCs)

  • Experience with fluorescent activated cell analysis and sorting

At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

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.

We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.

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