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United Therapeutics Research Technician II - R & D Cell Production in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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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.
With over 100,000 patients on the organ transplant waitlist and only a fraction receiving the lifesaving organ they require, there is a great need for additional sources of transplantable organs. At Miromatrix, a leader in regenerative medicine and a subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation, we are working to address this unmet need by bioengineering human organs to help save and improve patients’ lives. Join our team as we continue to make history by developing life-saving therapies to help patients with liver and kidney disease.
How you’ll contribute:
The Research Technician II in R&D Cell Production performs routine and novel laboratory tasks including plating and expanding cells, performing media changes, and taking samples to complete various R&D experiments. This position is responsible for maintaining laboratory records, equipment, and inventory in accordance with written procedures and assisting senior staff with changing experimental needs. This position works in a collaborative team environment and provides input to improve cell culture processes within the R&D department.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform large-scale primary cell culture in 2D to support research and process development activities for a tissue engineered product with little direct instruction. This includes cell plating, expansion, media changes, and other related activities. Exercise some discretion in handling deviations from defined tasks/procedures
Assist with the generation and upkeep of all master and working cell banks to ensure their optimal functionality and longevity
Collect, prepare, and submit analytical samples, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all processes
Perform routine disinfection of the cleanroom and laboratory
Monitor inventory of supplies and equipment used in the laboratory to ensure availability and timely replenishment
Generate and provide data for technical reports
Adhere to good aseptic technique as outlined in SOPs
Ensure adherence to all defined practices and communicate any non-conformance to supervisor and appropriate team members
Assist with drafting protocols, procedures, SOPs and master batch records
Follow protocols/procedures/SOPs and demonstrate some ability to resolve issues and process deviations. Identify issues or problems and alert team lead or supervisor
Assist in training of new hires
Perform additional duties as required
Minimum Requirements:
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) in a technical / scientific field with 5+ years of industry experience in a similar position in biotech or regulated life science environment or
Associates Degree in a technical / scientific field with 4+ years of industry experience in a similar position in biotech or regulated life science environment or
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical / scientific field with 2+ years of industry experience in a similar position in biotech or regulated life science environment
1+ years of extensive cell culture experience
Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique
Organizational and documentation skills
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to take work direction
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of GXP experience
Good Documentation Practice
Good Laboratory Practice
Good Manufacturing Practice
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.