Calibration Technician

Orca Bio; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Orca Bio is hiring a Calibration Technician in California to inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain measurement equipment used in GMP production and Quality Control labs. The role supports multiple departments to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include calibration, documentation, CMMS tracking, and audits. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, on-site lab environment are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics or related field.
• Minimum 4 years calibration experience in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 preferred.
• Experience with calibration standards and precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, adjust, and repair equipment used in GMP production and QC labs.
• Maintain calibration records in compliance with quality standards.
• Use CMMS to track calibration, repairs, and inventory.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure all standards meet tolerances and specifications.
• Assist internal and external audits; maintain clean lab.

Skills

Calibration experience

GMP environment

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Temperature sensors

Calipers

Job description

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 commercial-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 cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.

Summary of Position

The Calibration Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, calibrating, and maintaining measurement and test equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and company quality requirements. The Calibration Technician works closely with other departments to support the overall goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, adjustment, and repair of equipment used in GMP Production and Quality Control Lab testing (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and dimensional).
• Maintain calibration records in accordance with quality standards (ISO, ANSI, NIST, etc.).
• Utilize and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to accurately track, plan, and document asset calibration, repairs, and inventory, ensuring data integrity for regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure all Calibration Standards meet required tolerances and specifications.
• Author and update calibration procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Maintain a clean and organized calibration lab.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4 years of calibration experience in a GMP environment, preferably in the cell therapy, biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of measurement principles and standards (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 preferred).
• Experience with Calibration Standards such as multimeters, temperature sensors pressure gauges, torque tools, tachometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
• Experience with GMP regulatory standards, and documenting work per GDP requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, maintenance management, and calibration management software.
• Familiarity with NIST traceability requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The position requires on-site presence and typically involves regular hours but may require on-call availability and after-hours presence for planned or unplanned work, or emergency response.
• Gowning for cleanroom access.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for handling small components.

$28 - $32 an hour

• Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual bonus, 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.

Who We Are

We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them.

We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.

We innovate on a path that hasn't been paved. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission. We aren't afraid to ask "why not" and challenge the status quo.

We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers.

Notice to staffing firms

Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent team, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we rarely outsource recruitment.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.