Co-op - Cell Production and Process Development

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The job details are as follows:

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.

The selected Co-op will need to be onsite at the Manchester, NH office for the entire duration of this co-op role, from January 2027 - July 2027.  The hours for the role are 9AM – 5:30PM. 

This Co-op will assist a project lead/scientist within one or more of the following areas:

• Contribute to the execution of cell production runs to provide a reliable supply of primary and iPSC-derived cells for research and process development activities including:

• • Assist with routine laboratory activities including equipment setup, reagent preparation, sample tracking, and data recording in alignment with PD best practices.
  • Assess cell differentiation and quality using cell imaging, cell counting, viability assays, and flow cytometry–based readouts.
  • Provide hands-on support for established QC and in-process testing to enable continued process development of in-house iPSC-derived cell products.

• Assist with small-to-medium process development studies to develop, optimize, and scale robust, cGMP-compliant manufacturing processes for iPSC-derived cells including study planning, execution, data analysis, risk identification, and communication of results and recommendations.

• Maintain laboratory, records, technical reports, protocols, and other controlled documentation to support process development.

• Assist in investigating process deviations, troubleshooting technical challenges, and identifying opportunities for process improvements that enhance manufacturing robustness, consistency, efficiency, and scalability.

• Assist in evaluating emerging technologies, equipment, and manufacturing strategies to support continuous improvement initiatives, including participation in the selection, acquisition, implementation, and lifecycle management of laboratory and manufacturing equipment.

• Communicate cross-functionally with members of the Cell Production and Process Development department and other company functions as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor Degree program in the field of Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology or similar.
• Candidates must be receptive to learning, inquisitive, and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of basic cell culture and cellular/molecular assays.
• Knowledge of basic flow cytometry is desired.
• Confident track record of antibiotic-free cell culture.
• Experience working in a hands-on lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail and experience following experimental methods and protocols.
• Ability to retain sufficient records and keep electronic lab notebook records to the level of reproducibility.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally, and utilize internal and external resources to resolve issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with iPSCs, including maintenance and differentiation.
• Experience with basic flow cytometry.
• Knowledge of Bioreactor culture.  Hands-on experience is a plus.

Location

This position is full-time (40 hours) onsite at our Manchester, NH location. 

The salary range for this co-op is $24.00/hr and reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs, as well as other factors permitted by law at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future based on company and market factors.

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.

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.