Technician, Quality Control - Day Shift

Technician, Quality Control - Day Shift

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

• Must have visual acuity 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 meet cleanroom gowning requirements, wearing full gowning (face coverings, gloves, hoods, goggles) for extended periods. Cosmetics, jewelry, or facial piercings not permitted; skin conditions that cause shedding must be disclosed.

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

• 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 required.
• 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.

• 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.

• Annual salary range: $59,514 - $64,474 (based on prior experience, education, location, etc.).
• Base hourly pay range: $24–$26.
• Full‑time employment positions eligible for pre‑IPO equity and annual bonus, and competitive medical, dental, vision benefits, PTO, 401(k), life and accidental death and disability coverage, parental leave benefits, subsidized daily lunches and snacks at on‑site locations.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, patients, and their healthcare providers.