Technician, Quality Control - Night Shift

Technician, Quality Control - Night 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.

• Night Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  6:00 pm to 6:30 am or 6:30 pm to 7:00 am
• Work Week:
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday

• 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.
• Actively participate in group and project teamwork 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.

• Visual acuity of 20/20 (corrected or uncorrected) and normal color vision.
• Ability to meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including full gowning, face coverings, gloves, hoods, and goggles for extended periods.
• Ability to work at either Orca Bio Sacramento location (3400 Business Dr. or 7910 Metro Air Pkwy) based on operational needs.
• Comfortable with video‑based meetings.
• May be required to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.
• 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 (flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR).
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with aseptic technique in a GMP or biotech setting.

The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience, education, location, and other factors. Full‑time employment positions are eligible for pre‑IPO equity, annual bonus, competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, parental leave benefits, and other perks such as subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on‑site locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our differences to create stronger, lasting solutions for our team and patients.