Research Associate 2

Capricor Therapeutics•San Diego, CA

4d•$70,000 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Research Associate to support analytical development, formulation work, and laboratory execution for Capricor’s StealthX™ exosome platform. This is a hands‑on bench research role, responsible for experimental execution, data generation, documentation, and supporting analytical capabilities critical to platform growth. This position directly contributes to building out our analytical toolbox and ensuring high‑quality data that enables research progression and program decision‑making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
1+ years of hands‑on research experience in an academic or industry laboratory.
Experience preparing buffers for formulation development.
Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and manage deadlines.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving research environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mammalian cell culture.
Experience with assay development or characterization of cell‑based nanoparticles (e.g., exosomes, extracellular vesicles, eVLPs, AAV).
Experience with flow cytometry, DNA/RNA/protein functional assays, or related analytics.
Hands‑on experience with HPLC sample preparation, routine maintenance, or analytical chromatography.
Working knowledge of bioprocessing techniques, including TFF or chromatographic workflows.
Experience implementing Design of Experiments (DoE) studies.

Responsibilities

Design experiments in collaboration with the supervising scientist to support StealthX™ program objectives.
Perform laboratory research, including in vitro assays, buffer preparation, formulation‑related activities, and analytical workflows.
Conduct literature reviews to stay current with emerging findings in exosome/extracellular vesicle biology.
Maintain accurate electronic lab notebook (ELN) records; ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
Summarize and present experimental data to team members and supervisors.
Provide timely access to raw and processed data for RPD stakeholders.
Request, track, and manage laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
Monitor inventory of project‑specific materials and reagents.
Prepare progress updates, internal reports, and presentation materials as needed.
Attend project meetings, team discussions, and relevant scientific seminars.
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, goal‑driven R&D environment.
Perform additional research‑related duties as assigned.