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Facilities Associate II / III

Capricor Therapeutics Inc.
2 months ago
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, CA
Operations

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.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience in GMP environments will be considered.
  • 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; experience with CMMS or QMS software a plus.
  • 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.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

  • 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.