Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology, 2nd Shift (Multiple Positions)

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company focused on innovative cell therapies seeks a Cell Therapy Production Associate. In this critical role, you will support production processes in a regulated environment, ensuring high-quality standards and contributing to life-saving treatments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. Join us in redefining what's possible in patient care!

Benefits

Free daily lunches and snacks

Pre-IPO equity opportunities

Flexible PTO

401(k) plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in biomanufacturing preferred.
• GMP-compliant environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment for cell therapy production.
• Follow SOPs to perform production activities.
• Participate in on-call rotation for weekends or holidays.

Skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work independently

Curiosity to learn

Education

Associate degree in biomanufacturing

High School Diploma/GED

B.S. degree in Biological or related sciences

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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 have built a state‐of‐the‐art, 100,000‐square‐foot manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA (7910 Metro Air Pkwy) to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of our high‐precision cell therapy products. This site is essential to advancing our clinical pipeline and supporting future commercial availability of our life‐saving therapies.

This is a 2nd shift‐based position, working on‐site Monday through Friday, from 3pm to 11:30pm. The Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology plays a critical role in the production of Orca Bio’s life‐saving cell therapy products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards, regulatory requirements and aseptic production techniques. Reporting into the assigned manufacturing shift supervisor, the job involves repeatedly executing manufacturing processes, cleaning and maintaining production equipment and workstations and documenting production activities in a highly regulated environment. The role collaborates closely with Materials Management, Quality Control (QC), and Quality Assurance (QA) to carry out GMP manufacturing runs as part of a cross‐functional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and closely monitor advanced manufacturing equipment to support the production of cutting‐edge cell therapy products
• Follow and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records to perform production activities
• Identify and resolve equipment or process issues, escalating to management as necessary
• Complete all assigned training to maintain required technical proficiency and adhere to cGMP standards
• Operate, monitor, clean, and prepare advanced automated equipment for cell processing, expansion, and filling in Grade B/C cleanroom environments. All required PPE and GMP‐compliant gowning are provided by the company
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including manufacturing efficiency, compliance practices, and support for investigations, deviations, and change control processes
• Required to participate in an on‐call rotation as needed for weekend and/or holiday shifts

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least 1 year of experience in biomanufacturing, OR
• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of biomanufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in GMP‐compliant environments
• Involvement in investigations, deviations, and change control processes
• B.S. degree in Biological or related sciences

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position :50% of the time while in a biosafety cabinet/cleanroom environment, which includes wearing a PPE gown
• Follow cleanroom protocols, e.g. no cosmetics including make‐up, painted nails, jewelry or piercings, and must disclose any shedding skin condition
• Occasional need to ascend/descend stairs within workspace; job requires standing/walking

Personal Qualities

• Highly detail oriented with special attention to quality and documentation
• Strong work ethic, curiosity to learn and contribute in a fast‐paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative manner
• Highly tolerant and respectful of all team members
• A sense of humor is always appreciated

$23 - $29 an hour

This position is eligible for shift-differential pay of +7%!

The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include free 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.