Senior Research Associate - Cell Production
United Therapeutics
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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.
**Who you are**
Are you ready to be part of something truly revolutionary? As a Senior Research Associate, Cell Production at Miromatrix, a United Therapeutics subsidiary, you’ll play a critical role in the future of organ transplantation. Our Cell Production team is at the forefront of bioengineering, pioneering the development of transplantable organs to give patients a new lease on life. If you're passionate about cutting-edge science and driven to make a real difference, this is your chance to be part of something transformative.
In this role, you’ll be growing primary human kidney cells to help produce bioengineered organs, performing advanced cellular analysis—including flow cytometry—while refining large scale cell culture techniques. You’ll work independently and with a team to plan and execute experiments, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to groundbreaking research in a clean, controlled environment. Beyond hands-on lab work, you’ll help develop protocols, train colleagues, and ensure our processes meet the highest scientific and regulatory standards.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented problem solver with experience in mammalian primary cell culture and characterization. You should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where adaptability, innovation, and teamwork are key. If you're excited by the challenge of optimizing cell-based processes to support life-saving organ bioengineering, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in transplantation.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, biomanufacturing, or a related field
+ 5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or 3+ years of relevant experience with a master's degree and
+ 2+ years of experience working with adherent mammalian cells, and executing experiments to characterize cells
+ Experience with analyzing and characterizing mammalian primary cultured cells and cell lines using multiple techniques
+ Experience with mammalian primary cell culture
+ Ability to design and implement experimental procedures to improve bioprocesses or research outcomes, with some guidance.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master’s Degree in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, biomanufacturing, or related field
+ 1+ years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in mammalian cell culture, assay development and validation, cell quality control
+ 1+ years of experience characterizing cells by flow cytometry
**Job Location**
United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be 100% on-site at our Miromatrix - Eden Prairie, Minnesota location.
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.
The salary for this position ranges from $84,000 to $90,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Company’s short-term and long-term incentive programs.
The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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
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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._
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