Co-op - Process Engineering (Organ Manufacturing Group)

United Therapeutics•Manchester, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies to expand the availability of transplantable organs. Founded in 1996, the company has developed six FDA-approved therapies for conditions like pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma. United Therapeutics is also focused on creating manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers for transplant. This co-op position is an educational role focused on hands-on, high-impact work in organ manufacturing, specifically involving the design, printing, testing, and improvement of 3D-printed lung scaffolds. The co-op will provide an opportunity to apply classroom theory to real-world projects and develop skills in cutting-edge bioengineering.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least a rising undergraduate junior and actively enrolled student in an academic program for the duration of the assignment; pursuing BA/BS, MS, PhD in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
Experience with 3D bioprinting (DLP/SLA)
Experience working in a hands-on laboratory environment with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail, knowledge of good lab practices (GLP), and experience following experimental methods and protocols
1+ years’ experience working in a hands-on lab environment
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Available 40 hours/week to work onsite in Manchester, NH office
Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally, and utilize internal and external resources to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
Ability to initiate and manage day-to-day tasks effectively, multi-tasking as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with hydrogels & polymer chemistry
Proficiency with 3D modeling software (Solidworks, OnShape, Fusion 360, etc.)
Ability to program (Mathematica, Python)
Experience using fluidic systems & ventilators.
Experience using confocal microscope and µ-CT.
Experience with Finite Element Methods and Commercial FEM packages (COMSOL).

Responsibilities

Assist a project lead/scientist in materials application development, including ink formulations and printing and post-processing efforts.
Assist a project lead/scientist in cellularization methods of 3D printed scaffolds to generate physiologically and biologically relevant tissue engineered lung constructs.
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.
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.