Capricor Therapeutics

Facilities Associate II / III

San Diego, CA · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$95kDetected 78 days ago

ExpressRecruitingGMPCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

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.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on GMP experience, demonstrates sound judgment in a regulated environment, and takes initiative in solving operational issues.

Own and manage the calibration and preventive maintenance program for GMP-critical equipment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
Lead the induction of new controlled assets into the inventory and maintenance tracking systems.
Independently execute and improve daily, weekly, and monthly facilities operations to support manufacturing and laboratory readiness.
Develop, revise, and optimize calibration and preventive maintenance schedules in alignment with operational needs and regulatory standards.
Create and maintain accurate equipment documentation, including maintenance logs, procedures, and records.
Drive vendor qualification processes in partnership with Quality Assurance, including documentation review and audit support.
Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure timely completion and closure of equipment work orders, deviations, and change controls.
Initiate and support quality records, including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls that impact GMP operations and facilities infrastructure.
At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel ( CAP-1002 ), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

3+ years of experience in a highly regulated facilities (GMP/ISO) or equipment maintenance role, ideally in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Strong understanding of GMP compliance, calibration standards, and equipment lifecycle management.
Proficiency in equipment tracking and maintenance systems
Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to lift/carry reports and materials up to 40 pounds, move about the office, communicate efficiently and effectively on the telephone or in person, and complete required paperwork.

High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant GMP experience in lieu of a degree
experience with CMMS or QMS software a plus.

We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology.

This listing is sourced directly from Capricor Therapeutics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.