Senior Research Associate/ Research Associate III, In Vivo Pharmacology

Fate Therapeutics is currently seeking a motivated, conscientious, and talented individual with experience with in vivo studies to assist our immuno-oncology teams in performing studies involving analyses of our cellular therapy candidates. This is a full-time exempt position located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA while reporting to an Associate Scientist or Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology.
Responsibilities

• Independently execute and analyze in vivo experiments to support product development and test therapeutic hypotheses for cell therapy drug candidates with little or no oversight
• Follow established SOPs and protocols for the culture of tumor and effector cells as required for the execution of planned in vivo studies
• Perform rodent studies including but not limited to parenteral administration of tumor cells, investigational drug products and other agents; precise assessment of clinical phenotype (e.g., tumor size), IV), and the collection of blood, tissues and other biological samples
• Accurately and consistently perform experiments, data collection, analysis, and detailed record keeping in compliance with GLP, GMP and other relevant industry standards
• Collaborate and coordinate with in vivo pharmacology and project team scientists
• Attend departmental and programmatic meetings and present in vivo study-related information (experimental design, recommendations, and resolutions to department leaders and project teams

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Cell Biology, Immunology, or other related fields with a minimum of 3 years of in vivo laboratory experience in an academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical setting
• Experience working with preclinical mouse models required
• Experience with mouse tumor models a plus
• Experience with cell/molecular biology a plus
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a highly-matrixed environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing area of research balancing multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Positive outlook and a team-oriented attitude

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Will require working with cells and cell lines of human and/or animal origin
• Occasional evening and weekend 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 from time to time.

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.