QC Biochemist I

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The job details are as follows:

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.

Who You Are

You're passionate about science and want to be in a hands-on role supporting our quality testing. The QC Biochemist I will ensure the timely and accurate testing of materials and products while maintaining and ensuring quality and compliance to meet the demands of production and R&D.

• Analyze samples in support of: instrument qualification; method verification and validation; process validation; in-process testing requirements; R&D, stability testing; and finished product testing
• Follow company SOPs and cGMP in the performance of all responsibilities
• Process and analyze bioanalytical and analytical data
• Prepare solvent mixture, buffers, and reagents as needed for testing
• Write and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation, methods, and general laboratory procedures as needed
• Review bioanalytical and analytical data and test results and compare to test specifications
• Troubleshoot instrument problems and work with the lab supervisor/manager and equipment manufacturers technical services to resolve issues
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration verification/standardization as required

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in biochemistry or chemistry or other scientific discipline with equivalent experience/training
• Able to manage timelines and goals efficiently and effectively
• Must be in compliance while working in a GMP environment
• Must be collaborative as QC is a service department and we provide a service for other departments
• Able to work as part of a team and also independently with minimum supervision
• Good verbal and writing communication skills
• Able to handle, pick up and move laboratory materials, reagents and supplies
• Proficient in Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in laboratory environment
• 1+ years of experience in a QC environment
• Experience in cGMP documentation in QC environment
• Experience with training, in current good manufacturing practices (cGMP)
• Experience in FDA and USP testing requirements
• Experience in stability testing programs
• Experience with chromatography software
• Instrumentation experience in HPLC, UPLC
• ELISA experience

Job Location

United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be 100% on-site at our Silver Spring, Maryland location.

The salary for this position ranges from $63,000 to $80,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Company's short-term and long-term incentive programs.

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 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.