Quality Assurance Associate II - Night Shift
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Quality Assurance oversight for manufacturing, cryopreservation, and support operations during the graveyard shift.
- Perform Quality on the Floor (QOTF) activities to ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct line clearances, in-process inspections, and real-time review of manufacturing activities and documentation.
- Support batch record review and verification of manufacturing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Perform Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) inspections of finished drug product and related materials.
- Oversee and document drug product and sample transfers following cryopreservation activities.
- Review and approve routine quality records, logbooks, forms, and associated documentation as authorized.
- Identify, document, and escalate quality events, deviations, and compliance concerns.
- Support investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments as required.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Supply Chain teams to support uninterrupted operations during overnight production activities.
- Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, safety, and company policies at all times.
- Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory readiness activities as needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality systems, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience in Quality Assurance within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, or related manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of cGMP regulations, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and quality systems.
- Experience performing Quality on the Floor (QOTF) activities and supporting manufacturing operations preferred.
- Ability to work independently and make sound quality decisions during off-shift operations.
- Flexibility to work evening shifts and weekends as needed to support manufacturing operations.
- Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Why Capricor?
Capricor Therapeutics is advancing cell and exosome-based therapies with a focus on serious diseases where patients and families need new treatment options. Our work is grounded in scientific rigor, collaboration, and a shared commitment to moving meaningful therapies forward. Joining Capricor means being part of a mission-driven team working at the intersection of innovation, execution, and patient impact.
Come Work With Us
At Capricor, you’ll join a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute, grow, and help build the systems, science, and operations needed to support our next stage of growth. We value people who are thoughtful, accountable, hands-on, and motivated by work that can make a real difference.
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Skills
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL
Short answers (5)
- Preferred Name (if applicable) optional
- When are you available to start in a new role? (Please provide a date)
- Are there any timing considerations (competing offers/interviews/vacations) we should keep in mind as we discuss next steps and a potential start date?
- What is your desired salary? (base + bonus expectations)
- What is your Full Legal Name?
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- Are you authorized to work in the country where the job is located? optional
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status in this country? optional
- Would you be comfortable working a graveyard shift?
Written answers (1)
- Why are you interested in joining Capricor Therapeutics? (We place value on this response - effective answers are usually 100-200 words long.)