Process Development Scientist - Bioreactor

Capricor Therapeutics • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Capricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. The Process Development Scientist will lead the development of biomanufacturing processes to improve product yield, quality, and cost-efficiency, with a specific emphasis on scaling cell therapy manufacturing using bioreactors. This role involves advancing therapeutic solutions, managing projects, mentoring junior scientists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate discoveries into validated processes.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in aseptic techniques including mammalian cell and tissue culture with a focus on large-scale adherent cell culture.
• Demonstrated experience in bioreactor technologies with adherent cell bioreactors preferred.
• Experience designing closed systems and using automated cell processing instrumentation preferred.
• Experience managing junior scientists and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Previous experience authoring or reviewing CMC sections of regulatory submissions preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for cell therapy products.

Nice To Haves

• Adherent cell bioreactors preferred.
• Experience designing closed systems and using automated cell processing instrumentation preferred.
• Previous experience authoring or reviewing CMC sections of regulatory submissions preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment that nurtures professional growth and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level