Orca Bio · 9 hours ago
Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology, 3rd Shift
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $29/hr
1+ years expOrca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on redefining the transplant process with next-generation cell therapies. The Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology plays a critical role in producing life-saving cell therapy products while ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Operate and closely monitor advanced manufacturing equipment to support the production of cutting-edge cell therapy products
Follow and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records to perform production activities
Identify and resolve equipment or process issues, escalating to management as necessary
Complete all assigned training to maintain required technical proficiency and adhere to cGMP standards
Operate, monitor, clean, and prepare advanced automated equipment for cell processing, expansion, and filling in Grade B/C cleanroom environments. All required PPE and GMP-compliant gowning are provided by the company
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including manufacturing efficiency, compliance practices, and support for investigations, deviations, and change control processes
Required to participate in an on-call rotation as needed for weekend and/or holiday shifts
Qualification
Required
Associate degree and at least 1 year of experience in biomanufacturing, OR
High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of biomanufacturing experience
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
Must be able to work at either Orca Bio Sacramento location (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
Preferred
Experience working in GMP-compliant environments
Involvement in investigations, deviations, and change control processes
B.S. degree in Biological or related sciences
Benefits
Shift-differential pay of +10%
Pre-IPO equity
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
PTO
401(k) plan
Life and accidental death and disability coverage
Parental leave benefits
Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations
Company
Orca Bio
Orca Bio is a clinical-stage cell therapy company dedicated to delivering curative medicine to patients.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$542MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersSilicon Valley Bank
2026-01-09Series F· $250M
2026-01-09Debt Financing· $100M
2020-06-17Series D· $192M
Leadership Team
J
Jeroen Bekaert
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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