Research Associate I/II - Cell Isolation
Full Time
Research Triangle Park, NC
Posted
Job description
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
Conduct and assist in research efforts to develop novel cell and cell-based products for treating pulmonary hypertension and other lung diseases.
Work with a team to perform large-scale primary cell isolations from human lung tissue- Prepare instruments and reagents for large-scale primary cell isolations from human lung tissue
- Routinely perform established quality control assays to characterize isolated cells, including plate-based assays and sterility. Analyze data, with supervision
- Aid in the execution of cell culture experiments, including seeding, monitoring, maintenance, cell harvest, cell purification, and cell cryopreservation
- Work with a team to perform process development studies to improve yield, purity, and quality of primary lung cell types
- Assist with identifying and proposing procedural changes to improve process performance and efficiency
- Operate laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, automated cell counters, plate readers, and flow cytometers
- Maintain accurate and detailed records using laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office programs
- Follow prescribed laboratory methods and protocols with good attention to detail
- Regularly discuss data with manager and team members
- All other duties as required
For this role you will need
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or biomanufacturing
- For Research Associate I level: 1+ years of laboratory experience in biology, cellular and molecular biology, or biomedical sciences. Relevant course work or project-based undergraduate or Master's level post-graduate research experience may be considered
- For Research Associate II level: 2+ years of post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in biology, cellular and molecular biology, or biomedical sciences
- Experience with primary cell culture
- Familiar with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and related software; experience with laboratory instrumentation and data software
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or biomanufacturing
- Experience with or knowledgeable in endothelial cell isolation and culture
- Experience with flow cytometry
- Experience with MACS- or FACS-based cell purification
- Knowledge and experience with cell isolation from tissue, human tissue preferred
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.
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
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