Capricor Therapeutics

Scientist – Preclinical Team

San Diego, CA

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$115kDetected 61 days ago

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About the role

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases.
Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life-changing treatments to patients and families who need them most.

Partner with the Principal Scientist and Director to provide preclinical expertise, including animal handling and study design.
Plan, execute, and analyze in vivo and ex vivo studies to support program objectives.
Perform cell-based assays and tissue analyses from in vivo studies
Develop, characterize, and implement new animal models to enhance pharmacology study effectiveness.
Maintain detailed, audit-ready documentation of all studies to ensure data integrity and traceability.
Optimize and implement best practices for in vivo research, including model selection, dosing strategies, and sample/data collection techniques.
Perform and interpret preclinical imaging studies (e.g., IVIS).
Perform cell-based assays and tissue analyses from in vivo studies; compile and report results.

Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with expertise in nonclinical operations within drug discovery and development.
Hands-on experience with cell biology techniques, including RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, Western blot, ELISA, and interventional assays for small molecules and biologics.

2+ postdoc or industry experience
Experience across diverse therapeutic modalities (small molecules, biologics, nucleic acid therapeutics, gene therapy).
Familiarity with age-related disease models (inflammation, metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, muscle atrophy, bone/joint deficits).
Experience with metabolic chambers, behavioral assays, and related data analysis.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of standing and performing surgical or technical procedures.
Ability to lift laboratory materials up to 20 pounds.
Capricor Therapeutics is advancing cell and exosome-based therapies with a focus on serious diseases where patients and families need new treatment options.

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