Preclinical Research Associate I

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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 daughters 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.

Miromatrix, A United Therapeutics company was created to bring our vision of a world without an organ transplant waitlist to life. With an average of 17 people dying each day waiting for a life-saving organ, the need for a solution is more critical than ever.

Founded in 2009 from the University of Minnesota's breakthrough advances in perfusion decellularization and recellularization technology, we are the world leader in the research and development of fully biologic organs. Our approach is expected to be an efficient way to answer the unmet need of thousands of patients across the country who will otherwise go without the transplant they need to survive and thrive.

Miromatrix has 140 issued patents worldwide. Our technology has the potential to be applied across the spectrum of donor needs. We are focused on the research and development of transplantable kidneys (mirokidney), livers (miroliver), and a bioengineered external liver assist device for acute liver failure (miroliver ELAP ), with plans to also bioengineer other critical organs like lungs, pancreases and hearts.

Who you are

We are looking for our motivated, self starting human with a service mentality. This person will have experience with animals in a research setting and have an eye for details and data while being eager to learn all they can and make an impact. This is a once on a lifetime opportunity to take your preclinical experience and apply it to a product like transplantable kidneys or livers. Sound like something you want to be apart of? Apply below.

The Preclinical Research Team works with small and large, cross-functional teams on our early and late-stage development projects to advance Miromatrix programs. The Preclinical Research Associate I will work with the Preclinical Team to support the planning and conducting of pre-clinical experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results that enable teams to make decisions and progress the programs towards the clinic. This position will attend procedures at regional contract research organization and universities to assist with data collection and study duties that support the goals of the preclinical program.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in biology, biomedical, or other related health fields
• 1+ year of pre-clinical research, can be in an academic setting or school
• Understanding of preclinical study design
• Experience with animals in a research setting
• This job requires reliable transportation to get to local sites from 30 to 90 minutes from Eden Prairie, MN
• This job will require ability to work regular nights and or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a quality regulated environment utilizing good laboratory practices
• Experience with good documentation practices

Job Location

This job is located onsite in Eden Prairie with travel to sites up to 90 minutes away.

The salary for this position ranges from $66K to $80K per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Companys short-term and long-term incentive programs

The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidates experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Eligible employees may participate in the Companys 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

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