Technician, Quality Control - Day Shift

Orca Bio; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 59,514 - 64,474; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Subsidized daily lunches

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Orca Bio is seeking a Quality Control Technician for their Sacramento location. This role involves routine testing to maintain high-quality standards for cell therapy products. The ideal candidate will possess an A.S. or B.S. in a relevant scientific discipline, along with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Experience with analytical assays is a plus.

The position offers a salary range of $59,514 to $64,474 per year, based on experience and schedule, along with benefits including equity, medical coverage, and subsidized meals.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with analytical assays is preferred.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques in a GMP setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine testing to ensure quality standards.
• Document results accurately and comply with cGMP guidelines.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Prepare reagents and aliquot samples using aseptic techniques.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of lab supplies.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

A.S. or B.S. in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

PCR

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.

Technician, Quality Control - Day Shift

Conducts routine and non‑routine testing to ensure the highest quality standards in our cell therapy manufacturing facility. Your work will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and safety of our cell therapy products.

Day Shift Hours Worked

• 6:00am to 6:30pm
• 6:30am to 7:00pm

Work Week Schedule

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

Physical 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.

Work Conditions

• Must be able to work at either Orca Bio Sacramento location (3400 Business Dr. or 7910 Metro Air Pkwy) based on operational needs.
• Must be comfortable regularly participating in video‑based meetings.
• May be required to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.

Job Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Perform a range of basic to moderately complex analytical tests following cGMP guidelines
• Test routine and non‑routine samples; document results with accuracy and compliance
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment to ensure functionality
• Prepare reagents and aliquot samples, including aseptic techniques when needed
• Monitor and maintain inventory of lab supplies
• Support assay transfers, validations, and equipment qualifications
• Aliquot samples as required, including aseptic aliquoting
• Actively participate in group and project teamwork; project and process improvements
• Work cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, QC, and QA to resolve issues and implement corrective actions
• Follow all cGMP documentation and procedural standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Quality team

Minimum Qualifications

• A.S. or B.S. in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, microbiology, etc.) required
• High attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, regulated setting
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities and team needs
• Preferred: Experience with analytical assays (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR)
• Preferred: Familiarity with aseptic technique in a GMP or biotech setting

$59,514 - $64,474 a year

Base hourly pay range: $24-26. The annualized earnings range above reflects estimated scheduled overtime. 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. 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.

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.