Technician, Quality Control Environmental Monitoring - Night Shift

Orca Bio•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Technician, Quality Control Environmental Monitoring - Night Shift , you will play a critical role in safeguarding the quality and sterility of our cell therapy manufacturing operations. Through routine environmental sampling and microbiological testing, you’ll ensure compliance with cGMP standards and support the release of life-saving therapies. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, mission-driven team focused on precision, quality, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment. Night Shift Hours Worked: 6:00pm to 6:30am or 6:30pm to 7:00am Work Week Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday or 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. Must be able to remain in a stationary position ~50% of the time while in a biosafety cabinet/cleanroom environment, which includes wearing a PPE gown Follow cleanroom protocols, e.g. no cosmetics including make-up, painted nails, jewelry or piercings, and must disclose any shedding skin condition Occasional need to ascend/descend stairs within workspace; job requires standing/walking 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.

Requirements

Classes in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, microbiology, environmental science, etc.) required, A.S. or B.S. degree preferred
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data integrity and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and regulated environment
Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities and challenges

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in microbiology, environmental monitoring, aseptic technique, or GMP within a cell therapy or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform environmental monitoring and related sample testing in accordance with cGMP standards
Prepare reagents, aliquot samples (including aseptically), and document all activities accurately
Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment to ensure operational readiness
Support assay transfers, validations, and equipment qualifications as needed
Order and manage lab supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions
Contribute to training efforts, process improvements, and other quality-related initiatives as assigned