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 Senior Research Associate/Associate II, Cell Development and Characterization, is responsible for performing cellular analysis of primary kidney and liver cells using flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, immunocytochemistry, and qPCR. This individual must be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to culture and characterize mammalian cells, creatively solve problems, should be excellent at troubleshooting, and able to work independently and in collaboration with a diverse team of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers diligently and carefully. This role, and team, will be tasked with characterization of kidney and liver cells for cellularization efforts in Bioengineered Organ Development, and with developing GMP level protocols and release tests in preparation of IND filing. Set up and conduct flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry experiments; Assist senior staff with experiments Record and maintain data in accordance with protocols; Complete data analysis and presentation Assist broader R&D program with complex laboratory tasks such as tissue fixation and primary cell culture Maintain laboratory records in accordance with written procedures Plan, execute, document and report experimental work Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials Prepare supplies required for procedures; Monitor inventory of team laboratory supplies Document equipment use, cleaning and routine maintenance in associated equipment logs In addition, the Senior Research Associate will: Plan, set up and conduct flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry experiments; Optimize and trouble shoot as needed Plan and coordinate projects and experiments to meet milestone timelines Assist senior staff with process development, optimization, experimentation and team logistics planning Coordinate, author, and review written and oral reports and presentations; Write SOPs Assist broader R&D program with complex laboratory tasks such as tissue fixation and cell culture Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies; Prepare supplies required for procedures; Maintain laboratory equipment and document maintenance activities Conduct training on flow cytometry, immunofluorescence microscopy and other routine procedures For this role you will need Minimum Requirements Experience with analyzing mammalian primary cultured cells and cell lines using flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry Experience with primary cell culture Good written and oral communication skills Enthusiasm for a collaborative work culture and desire to make a positive impact Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including multi-tasking, flexibility and adaptability Strong organizational, time management skills, and the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records Ability to apply critical thinking to new problems Ability to design and implement experimental procedures to improve bioprocesses or research outcomes, with some guidance. (Senior Research Associate) Senior Research Associate Bachelor’s Degree in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or biomanufacturing with 5 years of relevant experience 2 years of experience working with adherent mammalian cells, and executing experiments to characterize cells using flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry 1 years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in mammalian cell culture, assay development and validation, cell quality control Research Associate II Bachelor’s Degree in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or biomanufacturing with 2 years experience working with adherence mammalian cells and executing experiments to identify and characterize cells using flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunohistochem 2 years of experience working with adherent mammalian cell lines and executing experiments to identify and characterize cells using flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry 1 years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in mammalian cell culture, assay development and validation, cell quality control Preferred Qualifications Senior Research Associate Master’s degree in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or biomanufacturing with 3 years of relevant experience Research Associate II Master’s degree in biology, cellular and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or biomanufacturing with 1 years’ experience working with adherence mammalian cells and executing experiments to identify and characterize cells using flow cytometry, immunofluoresence and immunohistochemistry 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 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.