Research Associate, Analytical Development-CONTRACT
About The Position
Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on redefining the transplant process with next-generation cell therapies. They aim to provide significantly better survival rates with fewer risks for patients fighting blood cancer. The company has established a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. This contract role will support the Analytical Development team by contributing to the characterization, qualification, and validation of analytical methods for cell therapy products. The successful candidate will perform laboratory studies, maintain documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as: Flow cytometry, Mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique, ELISA and other immunoassays, qPCR/PCR, Cell viability and cell counting assays, Cell-based functional assays (e.g., proliferation, activation, cytotoxicity), Fluorescence or brightfield microscopy.
- Experience with data analysis software such as FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, and Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with analytical method qualification and validation.
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GLP, GMP, or similar) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a team focused on the characterization, qualification, and validation of analytical methods for cell therapy products.
- Execute laboratory-based studies to develop, optimize, qualify, and validate analytical methods for the analysis of cell therapy products.
- Generate, analyze, and accurately document experimental data in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Author and review laboratory documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, qualification and validation protocols, technical reports, and other laboratory processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support analytical development activities and project timelines.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, and workspaces while adhering to laboratory safety and compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Life and accidental death and disability coverage
- Parental leave benefits
- Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
