This may include evaluating new technologies or methods and applying scientific judgement to the process May support efforts to isolate cells from human lung tissue, as needed Conduct independent literature review and propose well-designed experimental plans to address key scientific questions related to lung cell biology Efficiently execute laboratory experiments following plans and protocols with good attention to detail and strong record-keeping Analyze data and reach sound conclusions as supported by experimental findings Identify novel or interesting trends and compile data into easily interpreted summary reports with key outcomes highlighted Regularly prepare presentations and present and discuss data with laboratory staff, program leaders, and external partners Contribute to the writing and/or review of scientific communications, inclusive of patents, publications, and regulatory filings Demonstrate responsible and judicious use of inventory supplies, alerting lab management of inventory and supply needs in a timely manner Perform all other duties as required For this role you will need Minimum Requirements 5+ years of relevant research experience with a Bachelor's Degree in cell/molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or biomedical sciences or 3+ years of relevant research experience with a Master’s Degree in cell/molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or biomedical sciences or 1+ years of relevant research experience with a PhD in cell/molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or biomedical sciences 4+ years of experience with performing bioanalytical assays (flow cytometry, Florescent Microscopy, qPCR) 4+ years of post-baccalaureate experience with primary cell culture 1+ year of experience with data analysis software, such as FCS Express, FlowJo, Graphpad Prism, and/or FIJI Ability to independently follow experimental methods and protocols Proficient with laboratory instrumentation and data analysis software Excellent verbal and written communication Highly self-motivated Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Ability to work well and collaborate with others, both in immediate teams and cross functionally Ability to work with a diverse set of co-workers Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in cell/molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or biomedical sciences Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in cell/molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or biomedical sciences 1+ years of relevant industry experience in the development of biologics (cells, or cell-derived products) for therapeutics At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! Optimize media formulations to drive specific cellular behaviors for expansion and recellularization Investigate primary lung cell heterogeneity via gene- and protein-level analysis, both during culture in vitro and in bioscaffolds Independently and collaboratively develop and use cell-based assays for evaluating primary lung cell function in vitro and in bioscaffolds Perform bioanalytical assays to characterize cellular phenotypes (flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, Western Blot, qPCR, ELISA) Participate in cross-team collaborations to support the characterization of critical primary lung cell types for successful engineering of lung tissue.