Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology - Day Shift (Multiple Positions)

Orcabiosystems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Orca Bio in California is seeking a Cell Therapy Production Associate for the Oncology line on a day shift to support manufacturing of advanced cell therapies. You will operate and monitor high-precision equipment, follow SOPs and batch records, and ensure compliance with cGMP in a cleanroom environment.

We value detail-oriented, collaborative team players who can work independently, participate in video meetings, and occasionally accept overtime, weekends, and holidays as part of a demanding

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biomanufacturing or related field.
• HS diploma with 2+ years biomanufacturing experience when not holding an associate degree.
• Experience in GMP-compliant environments.

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 and escalate when needed.
• Complete required training to maintain GMP proficiency.
• Work in Grade B/C cleanroom environments with appropriate PPE and gowning.
• Support continuous improvement, manufacturing efficiency, and change control processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Biomanufacturing

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years biomanufacturing

BS in Biological sciences

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

Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology - Day Shift

Day Shift Hours Worked

• 6am to 6:30pm
• 6:30am to 7:00pm

Work Week Schedule

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday + every other Wednesday

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.
• Maintain visual acuity of 20/20 (corrected or uncorrected) and normal color vision for critical tasks such as visual inspection of materials, equipment, and labeling, including distinguishing color‑coded components in a GMP environment.
• Meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including wearing full gowning (face coverings, gloves, hoods, goggles) for extended periods. Use of cosmetics, jewelry, or facial piercings is not permitted in the cleanroom; any skin conditions that cause shedding must be disclosed.
• Comfortably participate in video‑based meetings.
• Accept daily overtime, Saturday or Sunday work and holidays.

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

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. 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.

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.