GMP Cell Therapy Manufacturing Lead

Orca Bio; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Life insurance

AD&D

Parental leave

Job summary

Orca Bio is hiring a Manufacturing Process Lead on the East Coast to oversee GMP manufacturing of clinical and commercial cell therapies. The role ensures adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and aseptic production techniques while leading shift activities and maintaining detailed records.

Ideal candidates hold a science degree with 2–3 years GMP experience, familiarity with cell therapy, and leadership skills to manage operators and coordinate production priorities on 2nd or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in GMP Manufacturing, process sciences, or discovery.
• Experience with aseptic techniques; familiarity with cell/gene therapy helps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine manufacturing execution and occasional scientific protocols.
• Develop and refine procedures for cell separation, sterile connections, and aseptic techniques.
• Serve as SME for cell therapy processes and new technology.
• Verify results and maintain detailed records.
• Plan shifts, breaks, pass downs, and decision making.
• Supervise in-room operations and delegate tasks by capacity.
• Review and support continuous improvements of processes and SOPs.
• Train and coach employees.

Skills

GMP Manufacturing

Aseptic Techniques

Cell Therapy Knowledge

People Leadership

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Orca Bio is hiring a Manufacturing Process Lead on the East Coast to oversee GMP manufacturing of clinical and commercial cell therapies. The role ensures adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and aseptic production techniques while leading shift activities and maintaining detailed records.

Ideal candidates hold a science degree with 2–3 years GMP experience, familiarity with cell therapy, and leadership skills to manage operators and coordinate production priorities on 2nd or