Scientist, Renal Cell Biology & Physiology (Epithelial and Endothelial Cell Biologist)
About The Position
There has never been a more exciting time to join IVIVA, a United Therapeutics company. This position offers someone the opportunity of a lifetime – to see a product into something real, an opportunity to create a human kidney equivalent and save lives on a scale before unknown. This position is seeking a endothelial and/or epithelial cell biologist and enthusiast to advance the maturity and function of iPS derived renal cells in 2D and 3D systems. This position plans, conducts, and supports experiments to develop, manufacture, and evaluate cell-based therapeutics for the treatment of end-stage renal disease. Does this sound like you? Apply below and we look forward to chatting with you!
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in cell and molecular biology, developmental biology, physiology, or related field with 5 + years of academic and/or industry experience in physiology, developmental biology, tissue engineering, or related fields OR Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in cell and molecular biology, or related field (preferred) with 2 years academic and/or industry experience in physiology, developmental biology, tissue engineering, or related fields
- Demonstrated expertise designing, planning, and executing experiments using cell and molecular biology tools
- Experience with epithelial or endothelial cell biology
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in cell and molecular biology, or related field (preferred) with 2 years academic and/or industry experience in physiology, developmental biology, tissue engineering, or related fields
- Knowledge of kidney and/or pancreas biology and physiology
Responsibilities
- Perform isolation, characterization, and maturation of human primary renal cells
- Support the derivation, isolation, characterization, and maturation of human iPSC derived renal cells
- Support the scaling manufacturing protocols of iPSC derived renal cells
- Apply developmental biology processes to direct cell fate decisions and morphogenesis of primary and iPSC derived cells and three-dimensional constructs
- Perform physiologic characterization of primary and iPSC derived renal cells in 2D and 3D tissue models
- Integrate multiple renal cell types in 3D structures capable of higher-level functions such as filtration and reabsorption
- Actively contribute to interactions with academic, industry, and regulatory partners and collaborators
- All other duties as required
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 https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
