Technician - Quality Control, Night Shift
$65.5k - $70.9k/yr+ Pre-IPO equity + Annual bonus
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Sacramento, CA, USA
In PersonMust be able to work at either of the two Sacramento locations based on operational needs.
Biology & BiotechRegulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)
About the job
Requirements
- An Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as biology or microbiology, is required.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity are required.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated setting is required.
- Flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities and team needs are required.
- Must have visual acuity of 20/20, corrected or uncorrected, and normal color vision to safely perform visual inspection of materials, equipment, and labeling, including distinguishing color-coded components in a GMP environment.
- Must meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including wearing full gowning (face coverings, gloves, hoods, and goggles) for up to three consecutive hours, minimal movement in the cleanroom, and working with or around human blood, blood-derived materials, cells, other biological materials, and alcohol-based sprays. Cosmetics, jewelry, and facial piercings are not permitted in the cleanroom, and skin conditions that cause shedding must be disclosed.
- Must be comfortable regularly participating in video-based meetings.
- Must be able to work at either Sacramento location based on operational needs.
- May be required to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic to moderately complex analytical tests following current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
- Test routine and non-routine samples and document results accurately and compliantly.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure functionality.
- Prepare reagents and aliquot samples, using aseptic techniques when needed.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Support assay transfers, validations, and equipment qualifications.
- Aliquot samples as required, including aseptic aliquoting.
- Participate in group and project teamwork, project improvements, and process improvements.
- Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
- Follow all cGMP documentation and procedural standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Quality team.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with analytical assays such as flow cytometry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is preferred.
- Familiarity with aseptic technique in a GMP or biotechnology setting is preferred.
About the company
Orca Bio develops and commercializes cell therapies to improve outcomes for patients. It works by researching, developing, and producing therapies that use the body’s own cells to treat diseases, with products sold to healthcare providers who administer them to patients. The company aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of cell therapies, making treatments more reliable for conditions that lack good options. Orca Bio differentiates itself through its focus on delivering safer, more effective therapies and by fostering a strong team culture with active stakeholder communication, including a regularly updated newsroom. Overall, its goal is to expand access to improved cell therapies and become a leading player in the cell therapy market.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$542M
Headquarters
North Fair Oaks, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FDA approval on June 30, 2026 validates Orca Bio's platform and pipeline.
- The company raised $250 million in December 2025, funding launch and expansion.
- Princeton capacity and Sacramento hiring support commercialization and faster nationwide patient delivery.
What critics are saying
- TREGZI costs $428,000, forcing transplant centers and payers into tough coverage fights.
- Complex donor-specific manufacturing can bottleneck supply, delaying launches beyond the planned 25 centers.
- Any post-marketing safety signal or FDA CMC issue would cripple Orca Bio's only commercial product.
What makes Orca Bio unique
- Orca Bio's TREGZI won FDA approval on June 30, 2026, first precision cell therapy.
- Its donor-derived regulatory T-cell design directly reduces chronic GVHD after transplant.
- Princeton and Sacramento manufacturing create a bicoastal vein-to-vein network for personalized production.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Parental Leave