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Intern - Bioprocess

United Therapeutics

United Therapeutics

North Carolina, USA · Durham, NC, USA
USD 24.5-24.5 / hour
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

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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 manufactured 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 currently an option.

Who You Are

The selected intern will need to report onsite at the RTP office for the entire duration of the program which runs from May through August 2026. United Therapeutics does not provide housing or transportation. A stipend for relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Program Highlights:

Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include:

  • Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program
  • Participation in our “Get to Know UT” Speaker Series
  • Ongoing and formal assessments of your work
  • Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment
  • Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week
  • Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities

Program Details:

  • All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week.
  • Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
  • 2026 Internship Program Dates:
    • Monday May 18th to Friday August 14th
    • Monday June 1st to Friday August 28th

How you’ll contribute

  • Perform laboratory procedures related to cell culture, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine
  • Assist in the production and characterization of bioengineered organ alternatives (e.g., lungs, kidneys, livers, hearts) for pre-clinical testing.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Collect, analyze, and document experimental data; prepare reports and presentations for internal use.
  • Support the development and optimization of protocols for cell isolation, expansion, and differentiation.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other technicians to achieve project milestones.
  • Maintain accurate records in electronic lab notebooks and comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and cGMP requirements as needed.
  • Perform all other duties as required


For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

  • For Intern Level:
    • Must actively be a college student enrolled in a biomedical engineering program (including rising sophomores or those pursuing a 2-year degree).
  • Must be available to work 40 hours per week onsite in the RTP Office
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite

The salary for this position is $24.50 per hour. The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.