Research Associate II/I, Translational Science

General Summary:

Fate Therapeutics is seeking a motivated individual skilled in cell biology to join a growing Clinical Translation team in support of the companys clinical trials utilizing off-the-shelf, iPSC derived cancer immunotherapies. The primary functions of this role include processing human samples from subjects in clinical trials and performing biomarker assays. The successful candidate will have experience isolating human PBMCs from whole blood. This is a full-time position reporting to an Associate Scientist, Translational Science, and is located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, California.

Responsibilities:

• Perform PBMC isolation and cryopreservation from human whole blood samples.
• Review and analyze data for assurance of assay quality and consistency.
• Assist with cell- and serum-based biomarker assays, including flow cytometry and multiplexed immunoassays.
• Maintain sample documentation and utilize electronic sample tracking systems.
• Assist with maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and inventory.

Qualifications:

• B.S. / A.S. degree in Biological Sciences or other related field with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience in a clinical or biopharmaceutical setting.
• Previous PBMC isolation experience; experience with flow cytometry is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with human blood and blood products using sterile technique.
• Cell culture experience required.
• Highly organized, attention to detail, excellent record keeping abilities, and strong problem- solving skills.
• Understanding of immunology is a plus.
• Experience with immunoassays is a plus, particularly MSD or Ella multiplexed assays.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Will require working with cells and cell lines of human and/or animal origin
• Occasional evening and Saturday work will be required
• 100% on-site work at corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA

The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Additional and incidental duties related to the primary duties may be required.

About Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of first- in-class cellular immunotherapies for patients with cancer. The Company has established a leadership position in the clinical development and manufacture of universal, off-the-shelf cell products using its proprietary induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) product platform. The Company’s immuno-oncology pipeline includes off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived natural killer (NK) cell and T-cell product candidates, which are designed to synergize with well-established cancer therapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies, and to target tumor-associated antigens using chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com.