Quality Assurance Specialist I

Job overview

The Quality Assurance Specialist I role is onsite in Sacramento, CA, with annual compensation of $75,000–$90,000. The role supports Orca Bio's Sacramento manufacturing facility, which produces cell therapy products intended to advance its clinical pipeline and future commercial availability.

What you'll do

• Assist with quality systems including deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and document control
• support investigations and documentation of root-cause analyses and corrective actions
• help review batch records and release data
• collaborate with manufacturing and quality control to document quality issues
• maintain document management records
• support audit preparation and cGMP adherence
• provide basic staff training and contribute to quality improvement and continuous improvement activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quality assurance

quality systems

batch disposition

cgmp

capa

change control

document control

biotechnology

cell therapy

sacramento ca

orca bio

$75k–$90k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pre-IPO equity, annual bonus, medical, dental and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k), life and accidental death and disability coverage, parental leave, and subsidized daily lunches and snacks at onsite locations.

Why this role

Entry-level quality assurance role requiring a relevant bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related experience; cleanroom gowning requirements apply.

About the employer

Orca Bio is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.