What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician I position at United Therapeutics Corporation?
California, US residents click here. 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. How you’ll contribute Contribute to the operation of an active R&D laboratory through the preparation and assembly of laboratory tubing sets, supplies, and other various support tasks in and out of the lab as needed. Follow detailed assembly instructions to construct various medical and laboratory device components, ranging from simple to highly complex assemblies, using small parts and hand tools in a manual process Assist with in-lab activities, including the aseptic preparation of cell culture media or cleaning lab supplies as needed Package finalized assemblies for sterilization, perform autoclave runs to complete sterilization process, and ensure proper documentation of sterilization cycles Perform daily monitoring and restocking of assembly supplies, ensure proper cycling of supplies (first in, first out), and monitor supply expiration dates to maintain inventory accuracy Maintain laboratory organization and ensure the tidiness of the work environment to comply with safety and quality standards Perform other duties as assigned For this role you will need Minimum Requirements H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity Ability to effectively work as part of a team Ability to initiate and manage day-to-day tasks effectively under general supervision Ability to independently follow standard protocols Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrate a proactive approach and a high level of motivation Preferred Qualifications Associates Degree Bachelor’s Degree 1 years of industry experience with HS Diploma or Associates Degree 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 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 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.