Cell Therapy QA Technician — Real-Time GMP Oversight

Orca Bio; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Job summary

Orca Bio is seeking a Technician, Quality Assurance to ensure adherence to strict quality standards in a GMP manufacturing facility in Sacramento. You will review records in real time, partner with manufacturing and QC teams, and help maintain high-quality cell therapy products.

The role emphasizes on-site QA oversight, document control, issue escalation, and continuous improvement within a regulated environment. Strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cGMP documentation practices.
• Strong QA processes and escalation pathways.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform real‑time review of production records and QC docs to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Support batch disposition decisions with quality rationale.
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime and maintain manufacturing flow.
• Conduct routine walkthroughs of classified areas to verify compliance.
• Escalate significant issues to QA and leadership as needed.

Skills

QA oversight

cGMP compliance

Documentation review

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

AS or BS degree

Job description

Orca Bio is seeking a Technician, Quality Assurance to ensure adherence to strict quality standards in a GMP manufacturing facility in Sacramento. You will review records in real time, partner with manufacturing and QC teams, and help maintain high-quality cell therapy products.

The role emphasizes on-site QA oversight, document control, issue escalation, and continuous improvement within a regulated environment. Strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration are essential.