Engineer, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MSAT) (3rd Shift

Engineer I, MSAT

Engineer I, MSAT, works to improve the efficiency and safety of the drug product manufacturing process. This role is responsible for life cycle management of commercial products including process monitoring and troubleshooting, implementation and validation of process improvements and changes, and supporting investigations and corrective/preventive actions. The Engineer I works on well-defined problems with clear scope and known troubleshooting paths, typically under guidance from more senior engineers or a manager.

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.
• Most roles 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

• Many roles must be able to work at either Orca Bio Sacramento location (3400 Business Dr. or 7910 Metro Air Pkwy) based on operational needs, as well as regularly participate in video-based meetings. Also, may be required to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.

Essential Duties &

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs ongoing monitoring of existing commercial products and processes
• Generates metrics and reports for process monitoring and continuous process verification
• Supports process improvements and changes including electronic batch record creation and modifications
• Investigates process events and implements corrective and preventive actions
• Provides troubleshooting support for manufacturing events, equipment performance and material issues
• Performs root cause analysis to isolate cause of events and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Supports the authoring, execution and ownership of change controls, CAPAs, technical protocols, reports and activities to support improvements
• Ensures proper execution of validation protocols and testing in line with required life cycle management activities
• Troubleshoots issues within a defined scope, seeking guidance from senior team members as needed
• Supports validation activities, technical studies, and process improvement projects under the direction of senior engineers
• Learns from experienced engineers and contributes to collaborative problem-solving efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or similar fields, or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
• 0-2 years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment in related fields: biologics, pharmaceutical fill and finish or drug substance manufacturing, Chemical or food industries
• Prior experience in regulated, GMP manufacturing operations
• Experience in biotechnology and cell therapy manufacturing preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a desire to improve upon established processes

3rd Shift: Monday - Friday, 11:00pm - 7:00am $85,000 - $105,000 a year

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.