Co-Op IVIVA - Physiology

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The job details are as follows:

What We Do

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.

United Therapeutics does not provide housing or transportation. A stipend for relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis. The selected Co-op will need to be onsite at the Medford MA office for the entire duration of this co-op role, from early January through June 2027.

Who You are

If you've ever wondered what happens when biology, engineering, and innovation share a lab bench, this is your chance to find out. Join our IVIVA Medical team as a Physiology Co-op and help advance engineered tissue technologies through hands-on cell culture, tissue assessment, and experimental research. You'll learn from experienced scientists, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to work that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare.

This co-op will provide experience working within the IVIVA Medical group in an engineering capacity under direct supervision and guidance of experienced engineers and biologists. You will contribute to the development of cell seeding and physiologic assessment procedures for engineered tissue constructs.

• Assembly of culture system components.
• Mammalian cell seeding and maintenance of tissue culture experiments.
• SOP-based assay execution.
• Creation of reports, data analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/institution and be in good academic standing pursuing a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in engineering or biology.
• Students in their junior year or above will be considered.
• Must be available to work 40 hours/week onsite in the Medford, MA facility
• Relevant coursework in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other related fields. 
• Experience with standard office software.

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with biomaterials and tissue engineering concepts.
• Proficient with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of renal physiology or renal cell functions preferred.
• Ability to think creatively and learn quickly will contribute to successful and timely completion of goals

Location

This position is located fully onsite at our IVIVA Medical location in Medford, MA.

The salary range for this position is $18.50/HR - $32.50/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, 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

United Therapeutics  Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.