Coop - Organ Manufacturing

About the role

The selected Co-op will need to be onsite at the Manchester, NH office for the entire duration of this co-op role (40 hours a week), from as soon as possible through December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Post-processing (e.g. washing, surface modification etc.) of 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds.
• Optimizing and performing peptide conjugation studies on 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds.
• Developing and optimizing analytical assays for quantification of peptides conjugated on 3D printed hydrogel scaffolds.
• Developing and performing assays to study peptide stability at multiple storage and sampling conditions.
• Develop, evaluate and/or improve formulation designs for new and ongoing projects under the direct supervision of assigned engineering scientist.
• Aid in the development of a project plan and schedule.
• Generate comprehensive protocols for testing/analyzing the materials during development.
• Develop, evaluate and/or improve methods for cellularization of 3D printed scaffold designs for new and ongoing projects.
• Assist and perform setup and maintenance for cellularization studies.
• Assessment of cell phenotype, behavior and health following cellularization studies.
• Assessment of cell viability, cell phenotype, and cell or tissue function following cellularization studies.
• Communicate cross-functionally with members of the Organ Manufacturing Group and other company functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be an actively enrolled student in an academic program for the duration of the assignment; pursuing a PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Tissue Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with analytical assay development and optimization using advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, Mass Spectrometry etc.
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis tools and techniques.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and understanding of (bio)material science fundamentals, 3D printing processes, tissue engineering, and manufacturing to support research and development in production of 3D-printed lung scaffolds suitable for recellularization.

Benefits

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 here.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Contact Information

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