Tissue Engineering Scientist: 3D Lung Scaffolds & Bioreactors

United Therapeutics Corporation; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Scientist, Tissue Engineering to advance functional, bioengineered lung scaffolds. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to design experiments, generate multicellular lung constructs, and evaluate scaffold performance using advanced imaging and analytical assays.

The role emphasizes collaboration, publication, and potential contributions to IP and regulatory work, with an emphasis on translating discoveries toward transplantable

Qualifications

• PhD in biology-related field and strong publication record.
• 3+ years of research in pulmonary biology, endothelial biology or tissue engineering.
• 2+ years in industry and/or postdoctoral training.
• Experience with imaging and multiple biological assays.
• First-author publication in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro experiments with lung cell types on 3D-printed models.
• Develop culture systems, co-culture methods and bioreactor strategies.
• Develop assays to evaluate tissue formation and maturation.
• Record results, write reports, and present findings.
• Coordinate with supervisor on project directions and results.
• Contribute to IP, regulatory filings and publications when needed.
• Maintain communication with internal teams and external vendors.

Skills

Imaging techniques

Biological assays

Cell culture

Endothelial biology

Vascular tissue engineering

Gene expression analysis

Co-culture techniques

iPSC-derived lineages

Education

PhD in Biology

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

PhD in Tissue Engineering

PhD in Bioengineering

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Flow cytometer

Image analysis software

Job description

United Therapeutics Corporation in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Scientist, Tissue Engineering to advance functional, bioengineered lung scaffolds. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to design experiments, generate multicellular lung constructs, and evaluate scaffold performance using advanced imaging and analytical assays.

The role emphasizes collaboration, publication, and potential contributions to IP and regulatory work, with an emphasis on translating discoveries toward transplantable