Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology - Day Shift (Multiple Positions)

The Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology - Day Shift plays a critical role in the production of Orca Bio’s life-saving cell therapy products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards, regulatory requirements and aseptic production techniques. Reporting into the assigned supervisor, commercial manufacturing, the job involves repeatedly executing manufacturing processes, cleaning and maintaining production equipment and workstations and documenting production activities in a highly regulated environment. The role collaborates closely with Materials Management, Quality Control (QC), and Quality Assurance (QA) to carry out GMP manufacturing runs as part of a cross-functional team.

Day Shift Hours worked:

• 6am 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 and Work Demands

• Production Associates: 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.
• Must be comfortable regularly participating in video-based meetings.
• Schedules, as noted, include daily overtime, Saturday or Sunday work and holidays.

Key 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in GMP-compliant environments
• Involvement in investigations, deviations, and change control processes
• B.S. degree in Biological or related sciences

Personal Qualities

• Highly detail oriented with special attention to quality and documentation
• Strong work ethic, curiosity to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative manner
• Highly tolerant and respectful of all team members