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Fate Therapeutics · Biotechnology

Associate Scientist, Quality Control

  • San Diego, CA
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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Pay$105K–$115K
EmploymentFull-time
LocationSan Diego, CA
LevelAssociate & Specialist
FunctionQuality Control
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

Fate Therapeutics is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to join the Quality Control (QC) team. As an individual contributor in the QC laboratory, the successful candidate will focus primarily on molecular assay execution, including digital droplet PCR (ddPCR), and DNA/RNA extraction. The Associate Scientist, Quality Control will also cross-train in and perform flow cytometry and cell-based potency methods, building a broad technical skill set across multiple platforms. In addition, this role will contribute to routine laboratory investigations, quality event resolution, continuous improvement initiatives, and general laboratory operations, offering meaningful opportunities to shape how the lab runs. This is a full-time, exempt position located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.

What you need

  • M.S. or B.S. degree in a scientific discipline with minimum of 5+ years of biotechnology, clinical, or pharmaceutical laboratory experience is required.
  • Prior experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP, GLP, or CLIA) is highly preferred.
  • Hands on experimental skills with qPCR, ddPCR is required, additional competency in flow cytometry, ELISA or cell-based assays is preferred.
  • Proficiency with aseptic techniques for working with cell culture, human blood, and blood products is desired.
  • Strong scientific, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills as well as sound judgment, with the ability to work both independently and effectively with others.
  • Highly organized, detail oriented with excellent record keeping abilities, and computer proficiency.
  • Ability to work independently in a high paced team environment, to prioritize activities from multiple projects with little supervision.

    • Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels.
  • Will require working with cells and cell lines of human and/or animal origin.
  • Will require working with hazardous materials.
  • May require work in controlled and cGMP Manufacturing environments requiring special gowning.

    • Skills named in this posting

    What you'll do

  • Perform in-process control, lot release, and stability testing using ddPCR, flow cytometry, and/or cell-based potency assays.
  • Execute processes that support sample receipt and processing for release/stability samples for testing and retains.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of assigned testing, laboratory activities, and project deliverables in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.
  • Draft, revise, and maintain analytical test methods or equipment SOPs, raw material specifications, and/or sampling plans.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product introduction, analytical method development and optimization, and method qualification or validation activities.
  • Participate and lead cross-functional training efforts.
  • Support the execution, documentation, and resolution of laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and other quality events through scientific evaluation, data analysis, and root cause assessment.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance QC laboratory processes, analytical performance, data quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Onboard and support validation, qualification, and maintenance of new equipment, partnering with Facilities to complete and maintain equipment lifecycle documentation.
  • Assist with the implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of analytical methodologies and associated instrumentation, particularly molecular assays and nucleic acid extraction workflows.
  • Participate in technical transfer, qualification, and validation protocols for QC assays including protocol execution, data analysis and documentation.
  • Onboard new materials and reagents and track qualification of reagents and assay controls.
  • Perform technical review of analytical data and associated documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, traceability, and compliance with applicable procedures and quality standards.
  • Maintain laboratory readiness through routine laboratory upkeep, including inventory management, reagent and consumable organization, equipment readiness, and general housekeeping in accordance with applicable safety and quality requirements.
  • Apply critical thinking, sound scientific judgment, and a data-driven approach to troubleshoot assay performance, evaluate unexpected results, and support timely resolution of laboratory and quality issues.

    • Pay and benefits

    $105,000 – $115,000 a year

    Employer provided
    How this compares

  • The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.
  • Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package.
  • The anticipated salary range for this role is $105,000 - $115,000.

    • Annual bonus

    • Equity

    • Generous benefits package

    Where you'll work

    San Diego, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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    About Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

    Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients. Using its proprietary iPSC product platform, the Company has established a leadership position in creating multiplexed-engineered master iPSC lines and in the manufacture and clinical development of off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cell products. The Company’s pipeline includes iPSC-derived T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell product candidates, which are selectively designed, incorporate novel synthetic controls of cell function, and are intended to deliver multiple therapeutic mechanisms to patients. Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com.

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    Job intelligence

    The context around this role

    Live data · October 28, 2026

    Salary intelligence

    How the pay compares

    This role's midpoint is 80% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.

    This roleEmployer provided

    $105,000 to $115,000 a year

    Associate & Specialist roles in California10 roles publishing pay

    Middle half $56,625 to $97,000, median $75,500

    Associate & Specialist roles in the US130 roles publishing pay

    Middle half $49,125 to $78,500, median $61,250
    Annual base pay
    Annual base payLowMedianHigh
    This role$105,000—$115,000
    California$56,625$75,500$97,000
    All US$49,125$61,250$78,500

    This role: Fate Therapeutics's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 28, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

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    Where this role sits in Quality Control

    The general path across 341 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Fate Therapeutics's own promotion track.

    1. This role

      Associate & Specialist

      Often: Quality Inspector · Quality Control Inspector

      $61K median192 open

    2. Next step

      Senior & Principal

      Often: Scientist, Quality Control · Senior Scientist, Quality Control

      $96K median88 open

    3. Later

      Manager

      Often: Supervisor, Quality Control · Manager, Quality Control

      $112K median36 open

    4. Later

      Director

      Often: Associate Director, Quality Control · Senior Director, Quality Control

      $198K median25 open

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    What this role leans on

    How many of the posting's 4 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

    GMP and compliance: 3 linesLab testing and methods: 3 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 2 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 2 linesValidation and qualification: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 2 linesData and digital systems: 1 lineCollaboration and leadership: 3 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsValidationQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
    • GMP and compliance3
    • Lab testing and methods3
    • Collaboration and leadership3
    • Documentation and SOPs2
    • Investigations and CAPA2
    • Quality systems and risk2
    • Validation and qualification1
    • Data and digital systems1

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    • Regulatory1 33%

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    • Director1 33%
    • Manager1 33%
    • Associate & Specialist1 33%
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