Co-Op (2026), Biomedical Engineering (Iviva)

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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 bio-artificial 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

United Therapeutics does not provide housing or transportation. A stipend for relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis. The selected Co-op will need to be onsite at the Medford MA office for the entire duration of this co-op role, from early January through June 2026.

Who You are:

This co-op will provide experience working within the IVIVA Medical group in an engineering capacity under direct supervision and guidance of experienced engineers. You will contribute to the development of tissue constructs and process equipment for tissue engineering products.

• Design of components and assemblies.
• SOP-based production of tissue constructs and components (R&D)
• Build and test prototypes.
• Creation of reports, data analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/institution and be in good academic standing pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering
• Students in their junior year or above will be considered
• Must be available to work 40 hours/week onsite in the Medford, MA facility from January through June of 2026
• Relevant coursework in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other related fields.
• Experience with standard office software

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with biomaterials and tissue engineering concepts
• Working knowledge of CAD design software
• Familiarity with 3D printing concepts and hardware
• Motivated, curious, hardworking
• Ability to think creatively and learn quickly will contribute to successful and timely completion of goals

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.