Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Facilities Associate II / III
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $88K/yr
3+ years expCapricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing innovative therapies for rare diseases. They are seeking a Facilities Associate II / III to manage GMP facility operations, including equipment calibration and maintenance, while ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
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
Schedule and coordinate maintenance and calibration work with external vendors and internal teams, ensuring minimal disruption to production and lab activities
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
Act as a key contact for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues, coordinating repairs and root cause analysis with vendors
Initiate and support quality records, including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls that impact GMP operations and facilities infrastructure
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance facility efficiency, compliance, and reliability
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated facilities or equipment maintenance role, ideally in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Strong understanding of GMP compliance, calibration standards, and equipment lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, prioritize competing tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision
Proficiency in equipment tracking and maintenance systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and cross-functional collaboration
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience in GMP environments will be considered
Experience with CMMS or QMS software a plus
Company
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Capricor Therapeutics is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: CAPR) biotechnology company with a mission to develop groundbreaking therapies that make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$329.5MKey Investors
Nippon ShinyakuNational Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative Medicine
2025-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2024-10-17Post Ipo Equity· $75M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Equity· $15M
Leadership Team
AJ Bergmann
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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