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Job Description

Job Description

About Capricor Therapeutics

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ : CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing transformative therapies for rare diseases, with a primary focus on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). We are pioneers in cell therapy and exosome-based technology, leveraging our innovative platforms, including our lead product, deramiocel (CAP-1002), and our proprietary StealthX™ platform, to engineer cutting-edge treatments. Our team is committed to harnessing advanced science and technologies to meet the unmet needs of patients living with DMD and other challenging medical conditions. Join us on our journey as we push the boundaries of medical science and pave the way for a healthier future.

About the Role

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Data Analyst to join our Biostatistics & Bioinformatics group in San Diego, US. In this role, you will support research and development initiatives by managing and analyzing complex biological datasets, applying statistical and bioinformatics methodologies, and ensuring computational rigor in compliance with FDA reporting requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will generate actionable insights, develop automated workflows, and contribute to regulatory submissions, playing a key role in advancing our mission to transform medicine and improve patients’ lives.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and process data within Linux-based or cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, MS Azure), ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Write and maintain custom tools and scripts for analysis tasks using programming languages such as R, Python, Nextflow, and SQL.
• Automate routine analyses and workflows for scalability and efficiency using bioinformatics and statistical tools (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake).
• Develop and apply statistical models to analyze large-scale biological datasets, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
• Conduct hypothesis testing, regression analysis, multivariate modeling, and alternative methods to derive actionable insights from data.
• Maintain and improve Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor laboratory processes, evaluate trends, and address nonconforming data in process and product development.
• Ensure analytical methods and workflows comply with regulatory standards, including GLP, GAMP, ISO, and FDA requirements.
• Prepare detailed documentation of methodologies and results for study protocols, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and reports, contributing to statistical and bioinformatics methodologies in research and process development studies.
• Maintain and develop bioinformatics workflows for omics data processing, including RNA-seq and proteomics, using industry-standard software (e.g., HISAT2, DESeq2).
• Perform quality control, data transformation, feature selection, and pathway enrichment analysis for high-throughput biological data.
• Collaborate across research, manufacturing, and quality teams to foster a positive and open working environment.
• Develop and implement interactive dashboards to facilitate data visualization, communicate insights, track trends, and support real-time team collaboration (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Other responsibilities as assigned related to bioinformatics and biostatistical analysis.

Requirements :

Preferred Skills :

Compensation (USD) : $80,000 - $120,000

Location Policy :

This position is based at our headquarters in San Diego, California, with flexibility for occasional remote work as needed.

Come Work With Us!

Capricor Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, California. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a collaborative work environment. If you are excited about joining a team that’s transforming the biotech industry and making a real impact on patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you!