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While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision investigational cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.\nWe are establishing manufacturing operations on the East Coast to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of our high-precision cell therapy products. This site is essential to advancing our clinical pipeline and supporting future commercial availability of our life-saving therapies.\nThe Scientist, Quality Control conducts routine and non-routine analysis, including but not limited to biochemical and chemical analysis of processes leading up to drug product according to established operating procedures. The incumbent compiles data for documentation of test procedures, calibrates and maintains lab and analytical equipment; and participates in the preparation of investigations, summaries and reports. The Scientist reviews data obtained for compliance with specifications and reports abnormalities; revises and updates standard operating procedures as needed. May perform special projects.\nEssential Duties & Key Responsibilities:\nPerform routine quality control testing on raw materials, process intermediates, and final cell therapy products using established protocols\nPerform a broad variety of basic and moderate complex tests in support of lab operations, including but not limited to flow cytometry and other cell-based assays\nRecord and document all quality control testing activities accurately and in compliance with cGMP regulations and company procedures\nAssist in the preparation and review of batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other relevant documentation\nPerform routine lab maintenance, including equipment qualification/maintenance\nPrepare basic and complex reagents as assigned\nAliquot samples as required, including aseptic aliquoting\nParticipate in assay transfer and assay validation\nIdentify and support resolution of technical problems\nActively participate in group and project teamwork, project and process improvements\nReceive and provide training\nPerform other duties as requested by supervisor/manager to support Quality\nWork collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, research and development, and quality assurance, to support the overall quality of cell therapy products\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, biochemistry, immunology, etc.) required; Master's degree preferred\n2-4 years of experience in quality control testing, analytical development, or biologics GMP\nAdhere to cGMP policies and procedures, including documentation activities\nAble to wear appropriate personal protective equipment\nModerate understanding of analytical techniques, laboratory equipment, and quality control principles\nSome experience in aseptic techniques, flow cytometry, or cell-based assays\nExperience in quality control or GMP within a cell therapy or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.\nAble to meet project and testing timelines\nDetail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy, and an ability to identify problems with data management.\nAble to work collaboratively to respond to changing priorities and challenges\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced and regulated environment\nCommunicate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment\nActively participate in group and project teamwork, project and process improvements\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently\nWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment\nFlexibility to work outside standard business hours when needed to support site priorities, deadlines, or critical business needs.\n2nd Shift:\nMonday - Friday, 4:00pm - 12:30am\n3rd Shift:\nMonday - Friday, 12:00am - 8:30am\nPhysical Demands\nProduction 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.\nMust meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including wearing full gowning (face coverings, gloves, hoods, goggles) for up to 3 consecutive hours at a time, minimal movement in the cleanroom, and working with or around human blood, blood-derived materials, cells, other biological materials, and alcohol-based sprays. 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