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Technician, Quality Control - Day Shift
full timeSacramento, CA
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AT A GLANCE
QualityFull TimeRegular, Full-Time Employee
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
About the role
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 cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.
The 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 or
• 6:30am to 7:00pm
Work Week Schedule:
• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday or
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday + every other Wednesday
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
Requirements
- 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
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