Associate I/II - API Production/Synthetic Chemistry

6d6 days ago

United Therapeutics Corporation

Silver Spring, US · Full-time · $62,500 – $80,000

About this role

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company as a public benefit corporation. Our purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients via novel therapies for PAH, PH-ILD, PF, neuroblastoma, and manufactured organs to end transplant shortages. We seek an Associate I or II, API Production for the small molecule manufacturing team.

In this role, you will produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for three commercial drugs and others in development. Production occurs in a kilo lab using batch records and procedures per US and International cGMP guidelines for high-quality output. You will handle operations from reactors to waste disposal safely.

Join a dedicated team focused on API manufacturing, communicating with UT departments and vendors for requirements. Use SAP for material requests, returns, and production execution. Maintain clean labs, equipment, and a safe work environment following specific procedures.

Follow safety procedures while operating production equipment like filters and rotary evaporators. Ensure environmentally correct hazardous waste disposal per federal, state, and local laws. Contribute to therapies addressing rare, deadly diseases and organ shortages.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Associates Degree in chemistry or related field
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 properties and organic chemistry basic lab skills such as checking TLC, extraction, evaporation and crystallization
Basic use of Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field (preferred)
Familiarity with cGMP (good manufacturing practices) (preferred)

Responsibilities

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 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 maintain a safe work environment