3rd Shift Cell Therapy Production Associate | GMP Cleanroom

Orca Bio; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized daily lunches

On-site snacks

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

PTO

Health, dental & vision benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Orca Bio operates a dedicated clinical manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA, producing high-precision cell therapies. The Associate, Cell Therapy Production works on a 3rd shift, on-site from 9pm to 7:30am, supporting GMP manufacturing and QA/QC activities.

The role requires a B.S. in biology or related field and 1–2 years of process science/manufacturing experience, with aseptic technique expertise. MS degrees and GMP lab-scale experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in biology or related field is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in process sciences or manufacturing.
• Experience with aseptic techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor advanced manufacturing equipment for cell therapy production.
• Follow SOPs and batch records to perform production activities.
• Identify and resolve equipment or process issues; escalate as needed.
• Complete all required training to maintain GMP compliance and proficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with QA/QC and Materials Management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and change-control processes.
• Participate in on-call rotation for weekend/holiday shifts.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. degree in biology or related field

MS degree in biology or related field

Job description

Orca Bio operates a dedicated clinical manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA, producing high-precision cell therapies. The Associate, Cell Therapy Production works on a 3rd shift, on-site from 9pm to 7:30am, supporting GMP manufacturing and QA/QC activities.

The role requires a B.S. in biology or related field and 1–2 years of process science/manufacturing experience, with aseptic technique expertise. MS degrees and GMP lab-scale experience are preferred.