Coordinator I, Laboratory Operations

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

This role will coordinate laboratory and storeroom operations in support of research efforts to develop tissue-based regenerative medicine products for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and other lung diseases.

• Perform daily laboratory parts washer runs; hand wash dishes and prepare surgical pans, instruments, and supplies for sterilization
• Maintain laboratory log sheets for parts washer and autoclave usage, including documentation of weekly biological monitoring results
• Assist with equipment installations, relocations, asset tagging, and periodic inventory reviews
• Monitor and restock laboratory supplies and chemicals, ensure proper FIFO cycling, and track expiration dates
• Prepare buffer solutions, tubing sets, and cleaning solutions such as ethanol, LpH, and Vesphene for laboratory use
• Collect, package, and transport biohazardous, chemical, and recyclable waste for pickup and replenish waste containers and related supplies
• Transport soiled linens for pickup, deliver clean linens to gowning areas, and organize linen storage as needed
• Conduct monthly eyewash and safety shower flushes and maintain laboratory 5S organization
• Coordinate periodic cleaning schedules for refrigerators and freezers and assist with disposal and organization activities
• Prepare laboratory signage and distribute lab-wide communications as needed
• Receive, unpack, and store incoming shipments of laboratory equipment and supplies and notify staff of received goods
• Update the master supply list including min and max values and vendor reorder information, remove obsolete items, and run inventory tracking reports
• Maintain Kanban cards across stockroom shelves and supply areas and perform routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Prepare and ship laboratory samples, supplies, and equipment to external vendors and collaborators
• Receive weekly deliveries of dry ice and compressed gases and transport pallets, break down packaging, and maintain storeroom housekeeping
• May handle human tissue, cells, and/or materials that come into contact with human cells that may carry infectious agents. Shall comply with appropriate safety procedures and exercise universal precautions
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1+ years of related industry experience with a H.S. Diploma; commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience will be considered, or
• 0+ years of related industry experience with an Associate degree; commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience will be considered
• Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and related standard software experience
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English required)
• Ability to initiate and manage day-to-day tasks effectively and with limited supervision
• Highly self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to independently follow standard protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Job Location

This position is located 100% onsite at our Durham, NC office.

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.

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

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, מצוות veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About Us

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.