Bioprocess Technician - Tissue Engineering Development
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.
**Who you are**
If you're passionate about advancing research for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and other lung diseases, this role is for you! As part of our innovative research team, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing regenerative medicine products by operating lung recellularization systems and supporting tissue engineering processes. You’ll assist in preparing human and non-human tissues, performing assays, maintaining bioreactors, and analyzing data—contributing directly to the development of groundbreaking treatments. If you thrive in a collaborative, hands-on lab environment and are eager to apply your technical skills to real-world medical solutions, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
+ Serve as a primary operator of in-house lung recellularization systems with moderate supervision to support process development activities for a tissue engineered product
+ Prepare or assist in preparation of human and non-human organs, tissues, and cells for experimentation
+ Perform maintenance, cleaning, sterilization, and set-up of bioreactors for tissue engineering studies as needed
+ Identify deviations and discover issues or problems in testing. Communicate findings to direct supervisor or team lead to determine next steps
+ Make technical observations in-process. Communicate observations to manager or stakeholder to determine next steps in modifying work practices and processes to achieve results or create efficiency
+ Record and manage use of materials and reagents needed to carry out experiments
+ Record laboratory data in the in-house data management system(s)
+ Perform assays to evaluate cell distribution and cell phenotype in recellularized scaffolds and contribute to the interpretation and conclusions based on the data as needed
+ Follow proper procedures regarding laboratory safety, use of personal protective equipment, and handling of biohazard materials, including human or animal cells and tissues
+ Adhere to standard operating procedures, laboratory methods and protocols under GLP/GMP-like conditions for the production and analysis of a tissue engineered product
+ May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends as part of a potential weekly on-call rotation to support lab experiments according to study design
**For this role you will need**
Minimum Requirements
+ Associates Degree in life science, engineering, or biomedical science
+ 1+ years of experience in life science, bioengineering, or biomedical research with an Associates Degree
+ Familiarity with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and related standard software
+ Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data software
+ Ability to independently follow experimental methods and protocols
+ Ability to organize data
+ Ability to initiate routine and day-to-day tasks
+ Excellent teamwork skills
+ Ability to work with a diverse team
Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in life science, engineering, or biomedical science with relevant course work, experience, or project-based undergraduate research experience
Job Location
Durham, North Carolina (RTP)
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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