Lead Fluidics Engineer, Post Processing

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 The Lead Fluidics Engineer, Post-Processing will develop and implement robust processing methods for washing, peptide conjugation, and sterilization of a 3D printed lung. This role must have demonstrated excellence in working within a tubular fluid path and will be responsible for developing the processes and quality control assays for the processes listed above. Establish robust washing, peptide conjugation, and sterilization process methods of a large-scale 3D printed scaffolds to make them compatible for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Team Develop assays to characterize, qualify, and quantify perfusion and post processing methods of 3D printed scaffold Responsible for management and performance of routine QC testing of 3D printed scaffolds Identify and ensure the compatibility of bioreactors and perfusion pumps with postprocessing methods Author and review laboratory methods, protocols, and experiments Identify laboratory equipment needs to support new product development All other duties as required For this role you will need Minimum Requirements 6 years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in process chemistry, medical devices, fluidics development with a Master's Degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or 3 years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in process chemistry, medical devices, fluidics development with a PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field. Technical expertise in scaling up chemical processes, surface chemistry, surfactants Prior experience in post-processing of medical devices (washing, rinsing, coatings) Technical expertise in UV spectroscopic methods, micro-CT, tomography, particle size analysis Technical expertise in assay development, validation, and quality control Facility with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and related standard software Ability to independently follow experimental methods and protocols Ability to organize and present data Preferred Qualifications Experience with 3D printed scaffolds 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.