What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate I/II, API Production/Synthetic Chemistry position at United Therapeutics Corporation?
The job details are as follows: What We Do We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation. We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization. Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases. How you’ll contribute Responsible for the production of small chemical molecule 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 All other duties as required For this role you will need Minimum Requirements H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or Associates Degree in chemistry or related field Associate I: 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 Associate II: 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 Preferred Qualifications Associate I: Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field Familiarity with cGMP (good manufacturing practices) Associate II: 2 years of relevant small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's Degree Basic use of SAP At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients. While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients. United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities 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.
