Technician, Quality Control - Day Shift

Overview

The **Technician, Quality Control - Day 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.

Day Shift Hours Worked:

• 6:00am to 6:30pm _or_
• 6:30am to 7:00pm

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.

Work Conditions

• Must be able to work at either Orca Bio Sacramento locations (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.

Job Duties & Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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