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

Orca Bio; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,465 - 71,571; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Subsidized lunches

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

A biotechnology company in California is seeking a Cell Therapy Production Associate for the night shift. Responsibilities include operating advanced manufacturing equipment and adhering to strict quality standards. Qualified candidates should have an associate degree and at least a year of biomanufacturing experience, or a high school diploma with two years of experience. The role demands attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. The job offers a competitive salary range of $65,465 - $71,571 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in biomanufacturing.
• Experience in GMP-compliant environments is preferred.
• Involvement in investigations and change control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor advanced manufacturing equipment for cell therapies.
• Follow standard operating procedures and batch records.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

B.S. degree in Biological or related 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 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.

Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology - Night Shift 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 supervisor, commercial manufacturing, 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.

Night Shift Hours Worked

• 6:00pm to 6:30am
• 6:30pm to 7:00am

Work Week Schedule

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

Physical and Work Demands

• Production Associate Roles: Must have visual acuity of 20/20 (corrected or uncorrected) and normal color vision to safely perform critical tasks such as visual inspection of materials, equipment, and labeling, including distinguishing color‑coded components in a GMP environment.
• Must be able to meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including wearing full gowning (face coverings, gloves, hoods, goggles) for extended periods, as needed. Use of cosmetics (makeup, painted nails), jewelry, or facial piercings is not permitted in the cleanroom, and any skin conditions that cause shedding must be disclosed.
• Must be comfortable regularly participating in video‑based meetings.
• Schedules, as noted, include daily overtime, Saturday or Sunday work and holidays.

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

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

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

$65,465 - $71,571 a year

Base hourly pay range: $24–$26. The annualized earnings range above reflects estimated scheduled overtime and a +10% night shift differential. Total compensation will vary based on assigned shift, overtime worked, and applicable differentials.

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, 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.