Coop - Organ Manufacturing

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. 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 2025. How you’ll contribute This Co-op will assist a project lead/scientist with in one of the following areas: Post-processing (e.g. washing, surface modification etc.) of 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds. Optimizing and performing peptide conjugation studies on 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds. Developing and optimizing analytical assays for quantification of peptides conjugated on 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds. Developing and performing assays to study peptide stability at multiple storage and sampling conditions. Coops 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 suitable for recellularization. This coop will include a project/deliverable that will be completed during employment and will utilize academic foundations to further career aspirations. Develop, evaluate and/or improve formulation designs for new and ongoing projects under the direct supervision of assigned engineering scientist Assist with basic project management, including development of a project plan and schedule Generate comprehensive protocols for testing/analyzing the materials during development Generate design assurance and comprehensive report documentation for testing and characterization Develop, evaluate and/or improve methods for cellularization of 3D printed scaffold designs for new and ongoing projects Assist and perform setup and maintenance for cellularization studies Assessment of cell phenotype, behavior and health following cellularization studies Assessment of cell viability, cell phenotype, and cell or tissue function following cellularization studies Communicate cross-functionally with members of the Organ Manufacturing Group and other company functions as needed Perform other duties as assigned For this role you will need Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be an actively enrolled student in an academic program for the duration of the assignment; pursuing a PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Tissue Engineering or related discipline Experience with analytical assay development and optimization using advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, Mass Spectrometry etc. Knowledge of basic statistical analysis tools and techniques Preferred Qualifications GPA of 3.5 or higher Experience working with basic confocal microscopy Experience working with fluidic systems optimizing micro- and macro-scale flow patterns Experience with chemical and mechanical characterization of hydrogel materials 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.