Cell Therapy Manufacturing Lead

Ring Inc; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Orca Bio, a late-stage biotechnology company, is establishing manufacturing on the East Coast to ensure reliable delivery of high-precision cell therapies. The Manufacturing Process Lead will conduct cGMP manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial products, uphold quality standards, and document production in a regulated environment.

This role includes overseeing shift operations, developing procedures, training staff, and driving continuous improvement, with flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required; master’s preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in GMP manufacturing or process sciences.
• Experience with aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with cell/gene therapy and human cell work.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours to support site priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine manufacturing and occasional protocols.
• Develop procedures for cell separation technologies and aseptic connections.
• Serve as SME for cell therapy processes and new tech.
• Verify results and maintain detailed records.
• Prepare, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate instruments.
• Plan shifts, breaks, pass-downs, and make process decisions.
• Supervise in-room operations and delegate tasks.
• Complete deviations as required.
• Escalate issues appropriately.
• Review and support improvements to processes and SOPs.
• Provide training and coaching to employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP Manufacturing experience

Aseptic techniques

Cell therapy knowledge

People leadership

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

Orca Bio, a late-stage biotechnology company, is establishing manufacturing on the East Coast to ensure reliable delivery of high-precision cell therapies. The Manufacturing Process Lead will conduct cGMP manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial products, uphold quality standards, and document production in a regulated environment.

This role includes overseeing shift operations, developing procedures, training staff, and driving continuous improvement, with flexibility to work