Technician, Quality Control Environmental Monitoring - Night Shift
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, youâll 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.
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
Benefits
- You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
