United Therapeutics Corporation
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United Therapeutics Corporation
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.
Who You Are The QC Chemist I, SS will ensure the timely and accurate testing of materials and product while maintaining and ensuring quality and compliance to meet the demands of production and R&D.
Analyze samples in support of: instrument qualification, method validations, the raw material testing program, process validation, in‑process testing requirements, R&D, stability testing, API testing, and finished product test
Follow company SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of all responsibilities
Prepare solvent mixture, buffers, and reagents as needed for testing
Process and analyze analytical data
Order and maintain laboratory supplies as needed
Review analytical data and test results, compare to test specification, and enter test results in lab reports
Learn to troubleshoot instrument problems and work with the supervisor, laboratory chemists, and equipment manufacturer’s technical services to resolve issues
Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and standardizations as required
Write standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation, methods, and general laboratory procedures as needed
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field
Good computer application skills required with expertise in Word and Excel
Able to work as part of a team and also independently with minimum supervision
Good verbal and writing communication skills
Able to handle, pick up and move laboratory materials, reagents and supplies
Able to manage timelines and goals efficiently and effectively
Must be collaborative as QC is a service department and we provide a service for other departments
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience in cGMP environment
1+ years of experience in small molecule drug analysis
1+ years of hands‑on instrumentation experience in HPLC and/or Gas chromatography (GC)
1+ years of instrumentation experience and expertise in HPLC (Waters, Empower), UV/VIS and FTIR
Experience with chromatography application programs
Job Location United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be 100% on‑site at our Silver Spring, Maryland location.
The salary for this position ranges from $63,000 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.
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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QC Chemist I
role at
United Therapeutics Corporation
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.
Who You Are The QC Chemist I, SS will ensure the timely and accurate testing of materials and product while maintaining and ensuring quality and compliance to meet the demands of production and R&D.
Analyze samples in support of: instrument qualification, method validations, the raw material testing program, process validation, in‑process testing requirements, R&D, stability testing, API testing, and finished product test
Follow company SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of all responsibilities
Prepare solvent mixture, buffers, and reagents as needed for testing
Process and analyze analytical data
Order and maintain laboratory supplies as needed
Review analytical data and test results, compare to test specification, and enter test results in lab reports
Learn to troubleshoot instrument problems and work with the supervisor, laboratory chemists, and equipment manufacturer’s technical services to resolve issues
Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and standardizations as required
Write standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation, methods, and general laboratory procedures as needed
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field
Good computer application skills required with expertise in Word and Excel
Able to work as part of a team and also independently with minimum supervision
Good verbal and writing communication skills
Able to handle, pick up and move laboratory materials, reagents and supplies
Able to manage timelines and goals efficiently and effectively
Must be collaborative as QC is a service department and we provide a service for other departments
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience in cGMP environment
1+ years of experience in small molecule drug analysis
1+ years of hands‑on instrumentation experience in HPLC and/or Gas chromatography (GC)
1+ years of instrumentation experience and expertise in HPLC (Waters, Empower), UV/VIS and FTIR
Experience with chromatography application programs
Job Location United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be 100% on‑site at our Silver Spring, Maryland location.
The salary for this position ranges from $63,000 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.
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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