Capricor Therapeutics
Biotech
ProcessDevelopmentScientist-Bioreactor
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“Process Development Scientist - Bioreactor at Capricor Therapeutics. Skills: Bioreactor scale-up, Cell therapy manufacturing, Process optimization. Lead scale-up of cell culture processes using bioreactors. Support development and optimization of closed system processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance product yield; Enhance product quality; Enhance product cost-efficiency
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Lifting up to 50 pounds, Navigate laboratory and GMP environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, MS in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, Hands on experience in aseptic techniques, Mammalian cell and tissue culture experience, Large scale adherent cell culture experience, Experience managing junior scientists, Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
Bioreactor technologies with adherent cell bioreactors preferred, Experience designing closed systems preferred, Using automated cell processing instrumentation preferred, Authoring or reviewing CMC sections of regulatory submissions preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead scale-up of cell culture processes using bioreactors
Support development and optimization of closed system processes
Design scientific research projects
Execute scientific research projects
Interpret scientific research projects
Develop processes to address manufacturing challenges
Advance product development
Manage scientific aspects of cross-functional teams
Ensure alignment with organizational goals
Mentor junior scientists
Provide leadership to junior scientists
Contribute to intellectual property
Contribute to patents
Present findings at internal meetings
Collaborate with MSAT teams
Collaborate with manufacturing teams
Collaborate with quality teams
Collaborate with regulatory teams
Translate research into actionable plans
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; MSAT, manufacturing, quality, regulatory teams
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## Description Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel (CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. 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 Process Development Scientist at Capricor will lead development of biomanufacturing processes to enhance product yield, quality, and cost-efficiency with a focus on scaling cell therapy manufacturing using a bioreactor. This role is responsible for advancing innovative therapeutic solutions, managing complex projects, helping to mentor junior scientists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate discoveries into validated processes. ## Responsibilities Lead scale-up of cell culture processes using bioreactors with a focus on adherent cell bioproduction. Support development and optimization of closed system processes for cell therapy production. Design, execution, and interpretation of complex scientific research projects. Develop processes to address manufacturing challenges and advance product development. Manage scientific aspects of cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Help mentor and provide leadership to junior scientists. Contribute to intellectual property, publications, patents, and present findings at internal meetings as needed. Collaborate with MSAT, manufacturing, quality and regulatory teams to translate research into actionable plans. Perform other duties as assigned to support process development objectives. ## Requirements Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field with 2+ yea
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