Associate Scientist, Tissue Engineering

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Associate Scientist, Tissue Engineering

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 a passionate scientist with a PhD in Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering, or a related field, and you're excited about advancing the future of organ manufacturing, this role is for you. As an Associate Scientist in the Organ Manufacturing Group at United Therapeutics, you will be at the forefront of developing living 3D-printed lung scaffolds. In this collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll design and execute experiments to generate cellularized lung scaffolds and develop cutting-edge analytical methods to assess tissue functionality. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to revolutionary advancements in tissue engineering, using your expertise to push the boundaries of lung regeneration.

• Design and execute in vitro experiments using adult and iPSC-derived lung cells (epithelial and endothelial) to develop functional tissue on 3D printed models.
• Develop and implement strategies and analytic assays to optimize media, co-culture techniques, and large-scale culture methods for pulmonary tissue engineering.
• Develop and implement analytic assays (immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays, cell proliferation assays, ELISA, gene expression analysis) to evaluate tissue formation and maturation on 3D printed models.
• Record experimental details and findings in electronic notebook entries, write project reports, and internally present research findings.
• Coordinate with lead scientist for project directions, experimental planning, and to review results and progress.
• Contribute to IP, regulatory filings, and journal publications, if necessary.
• Maintain high level of communication with our internal multidisciplinary R&D team, support interdepartmental collaborative projects, and contact external vendors and consultants as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Job Location

This is an onsite role located in Manchester, New Hampshire.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

The salary for this position ranges from $107,000 to $130,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Company's short-term and long-term incentive programs.

The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.