Co-op - Organ Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering Job at United Therapeutics
The job details are as follows:
What We Do
We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.
Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.
United Therapeutics does not provide relocation assistance, housing, or transportation. The selected Co-op will need to be onsite at the Manchester, NH office for the entire duration of this co-op role, from late May/June to late November/early December 2023. We will consider applicants who have availability to start before June.
How you’ll contribute
This Co-op will assist a project lead/scientist in one of the following areas: 1) Functional testing of acellular lung scaffolds. 2) Assessment of sterilization techniques and impact on the material properties of 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds. 3) Instrument optimization for assay standardization.
Co-ops are educational positions requiring basic knowledge and understanding of (bio)material science fundamentals, 3D printing processes, tissue engineering, and manufacturing to support research and development in production of 3D-printed lung scaffolds. This co-op will include a project/deliverable that will be completed during employment and will utilize academic foundations to further career aspirations.
Evaluate and/or improve methods/processes for new and ongoing projects under the direct supervision of assigned engineer- Assist with basic project management, including development of a project plan and schedule
- Generate comprehensive protocols for testing/analyzing the materials and/or test specimens during development
- Evaluate and document the characterization of materials and/or test specimens
- Generate assurance and comprehensive report documentation for testing and characterization
- Assessment of scaffold mechanical and material properties following cellularization studies
- Perform all other duties as required
For this role you will need
Minimum Requirements
- Candidates must be at least a rising undergraduate junior and actively enrolled student in an academic program for the duration of the assignment; pursuing BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical/Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Available 40 hours/week to work onsite in Manchester, NH office
- Prior experience working in a hands-on lab environment
- Experience developing project plans and schedules
- Strong attention to detail, knowledge of good lab practices (GLP), and experience following experimental methods and protocols
- Ability to initiate and manage day-to-day tasks effectively, multi-tasking as needed
- Ability to function in a fast paced collaborative environment
- Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally, and utilize internal and external resources to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled student in a graduate program in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical/Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering discipline
- Experience working with fluidic systems
- Knowledge of human anatomy & physiology
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.
While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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