Technician, Quality Control - 1st Shift

Orca Bio•Sacramento, CA

1d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision investigational cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives. We operate a dedicated clinical manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA (3400 Business Drive), which has historically served as the foundation for producing our high-precision cell therapy products. This site plays a critical role in advancing our clinical pipeline and ensuring the consistent, reliable supply of therapies for patients participating in our trials. The Technician, Quality Control conducts routine and non-routine testing to ensure the highest quality standards in our cell therapy manufacturing facility. Your work will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and safety of our cell therapy products.

Requirements

A.S. or B.S. in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, microbiology, etc.) required
High attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated setting
Flexible and responsive to changing priorities and team needs
Must have visual acuity of 20/20 (corrected or uncorrected) and normal color vision to safely perform critical tasks such as visual inspection of materials, equipment, and labeling, including distinguishing color-coded components in a GMP environment.
Must be able to meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including wearing full gowning (face coverings, gloves, hoods, goggles) for extended periods, as needed.
Use of cosmetics (makeup, painted nails), jewelry, or facial piercings is not permitted in the cleanroom, and any skin conditions that cause shedding must be disclosed.
Must be able to work at either Orca Bio Sacramento location (3400 Business Dr. or 7910 Metro Air Pkwy) based on operational needs.
Must be comfortable regularly participating in video-based meetings.
May be required to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytical assays (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR)
Familiarity with aseptic technique in a GMP or biotech setting

Responsibilities

Perform a range of basic to moderately complex analytical tests following cGMP guidelines
Test routine and non-routine samples; document results with accuracy and compliance
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment to ensure functionality
Prepare reagents and aliquot samples, including aseptic techniques when needed
Monitor and maintain inventory of lab supplies
Support assay transfers, validations, and equipment qualifications
Aliquot samples as required, including aseptic aliquoting
Actively participate in group and project teamwork; project and process improvements
Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, and QA to resolve issues and implement corrective actions
Follow all cGMP documentation and procedural standards
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Quality team

Benefits

You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits.
Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.

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