Capricor Therapeutics

Biotech

ProcessDevelopmentScientist-Bioreactor

$120–140k San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Biotech
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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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