Intern - Organ Manufacturing

The job details are as follows:

What we do

At United Therapeutics, 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.

We currently have five approved products on the market and a long-term mission of providing an unlimited supply of transplantable organs for those who need them.

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.

Program Highlights:

• Opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Meaningful and impactful work in patient-centric organization
• Professional development and networking opportunities

Program Details:

• All internships are paid, 40 hours/week placements
• Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation. A travel/housing stipend may be provided based on need. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• 2023 start dates:
  • May 22
  • June 5

How you’ll contribute

• Develop, evaluate and/or improve methods for 3D printing lung scaffolds using hydrogels
• Design and conduct print process experiments for lung scaffold printing to achieve consistent, high fidelity 3d printed lung scaffolds
• Assist and perform perfusion & ventilation studies on printed lung scaffolds
• Assess mechanical and material properties of 3D printed constructs
• Validate 3D printer hardware & software and communicate findings
• Communicate and collaborate across functions within the organ manufacturing group
• Perform additional duties as assigned

For this role you will need

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an accredited Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science college program
• Proficient in Mathematica, Python, Matlab, Solidworks, OnShape, JMP

Life as a Unitherian

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