Sr. Research Associate

Your mission

Sr. Research Associate

At Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals Inc. our mission is to deliver breakthrough therapies in oncology and rare diseases to patient populations with high unmet needs and limited treatment options. Our belief is that every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.  We are the US pharmaceutical subsidiary of Pierre Fabre Laboratories Worldwide, a foundation-owned company with 7 decades of impact. Pierre Fabre Laboratories is a truly global healthcare company, established in 43 countries, with products distributed in 119 territories across the globe. Pierre Fabre's foundation ownership enhances our ability to focus on creating long-term value for patients.   

Building on the legacy of Pierre Fabre Laboratories, innovation is our life blood and patient experience drives everything we do. We aspire to design and develop therapeutic solutions inspired by patients and healthcare professionals; draw on science and nature as perpetual sources of inspiration; develop long-term partnerships with researchers and innovators worldwide; and place pharmaceutical ethics and climate transition at the heart of our action.  

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ alongside Pierre Fabre USA Inc., a Pierre Fabre Laboratories subsidiary focused on dermatology and cosmetics.  

SUMMARY: 

Part of the Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals (PFP) Global Technical Operations team, this role works to develop and improve cell therapy manufacturing processes.  The RA or Senior RA will participate in laboratory activities to support process development, product characterization and cell reagent production for PFP’s cytotoxic T cell products.  They will be responsible for cell culture, analytical cell reagent preparation, and stocking and maintaining the PD laboratories.  Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate is expected to assist in experiments, carefully document method and materials, and communicate findings.  The position is based out of our PD lab at the Fitzsimons Innovation Campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to the production of a comprehensive library of antigen presenting cells as assay reagents.
• Sets up, monitors, samples and analyzes cell culture processes.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory, monitoring lab inventory and ordering supplies.
• Documents laboratory procedures and experiments with great attention to detail.
• Provides support for the development of manufacturing processes for cell therapy products.
• Assists in process development studies to develop a thorough understanding of operating and performance parameters (design space).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 2+ years experience
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments at the bench.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed lab execution records and perform data analysis.

Preferred

• Experience with aseptic cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Knowledge of primary human T cell function and biology space.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is generally performed in a wet laboratory, office or clinical environment. 

LOCATION:

• Aurora, CO (Fitzsimons Innovation campus)
• Travel less than 10%

Benefits of being a Pierre Fabre Employee 

Join Pierre Fabre for competitive benefits including three medical plans, dental and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) plan, and more! Our offerings also include a hybrid work policy, a generous

PTO policy and company holidays, paid parental leave, discounts on our products, learning and development opportunities, and access to mental health and wellness programs, creating a well-rounded work experience for our employees. 

Pierre Fabre   

Pierre Fabre has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "World's Best Employers" for the 3rd year running. 

https://www.pierre-fabre.com/en-us 

True to My Nature 

Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.