Associate I/II, API Production/Synthetic Chemistry

Associate I/II, API Production/Synthetic Chemistry

Company Name: United Therapeutics Corporation

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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 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

We are seeking an Associate I or Associate II, API Production to join our small molecule manufacturing team. In this role you will be responsible for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for three of United Therapeutics' commercial drugs, and other drugs that are in the development phase. This role will perform the production in a kilo lab setting using specific procedures and batch records following US and International guidelines for good manufacturing practices (cGMP) to ensure high-quality production.

• Perform API production operations following batch records and related standard operating procedures per cGMP guidelines
• Operate production equipment such as reactors, filters, rotary evaporators
• Clean production labs, general production areas, equipment, and glassware following their specific procedures
• Dispose of hazardous chemical wastes in a safe and environmentally correct manner according to federal, state and local laws
• Request and return the materials using STO process in SAP
• Communicate with other UT departments and vendors related to API production requirements
• Complete production execution in SAP
• Follow safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements For The Associate I Level

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or
• Associates Degree in chemistry or related field
• 2+ years of relevant small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with a H.S. Diploma or Associates Degree
• Knowledge and ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of chemical property, and organic chemistry basic lab skills such as checking TLC, extraction, evaporation and crystallization
• Basic use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications For The Associate I Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field
• Familiarity with cGMP (good manufacturing practices)

Minimum Requirements For The Associate II Level

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or
• Associates Degree in chemistry or related field
• 4+ years of relevant small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with a H.S. Diploma or Associates Degree
• Knowledgeable in cGMP (good manufacturing practices)
• Skilled in operating laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of chemical properties, and organic chemistry basic lab skills such as checking TLC, extraction, evaporation and crystallization
• Basic use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work and troubleshoot issues independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications For The Associate II Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field
• 2+ years of relevant small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's Degree
• Basic use of SAP

Job Location

This position is 100% onsite at our Silver Spring, Maryland 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.

The salary for the Associate I, API Production ranges from $62,500 to $72,000 per year. The salary for the Associate II, API Production ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Company’s short-term and long-term incentive programs.

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, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.