Orca Bio

Specialist, Logistics

Sacramento, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$90kDetected 16 hours ago

Incident ResponseOutbound SalesLogisticsGMPLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer.
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.
We have built a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA (7910 Metro Air Pkwy) to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of our high-precision cell therapy products.

Maintain daily communication with Orca Porters during active runs.
Manage NMDP delays and issues routed through the courier, and negotiate NMDP itineraries.
Lead courier incident management (personnel), clean up incident paperwork, and follow up with TSA and couriers on potential and actual changes.
Takes ownership and drives forward without waiting for instruction.

The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and the ability to troubleshoot issues in real time.
Most roles 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.
Also, may be required to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.

Bachelors degree and 2-3 years of relevant logistics experience required.
B.S. in biology, life sciences, or logistics preferred.
Proven success in logistics coordination, preferably in a regulated environment.
Familiarity with handling biological materials and associated transportation regulations is a plus.
Proficiency in logistics tracking systems or software required.
Working with regulated materials, such as biological specimens or pharmaceuticals, with knowledge of chain-of-custody, IATA, or DOT compliance.
Real-time problem-solving and communication during transport disruptions or delays.
Managing relationships with vendors, third-party couriers, airlines, and internal stakeholders simultaneously.

The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Participate in on-call coverage during active courier transports to handle non-routine issues.

We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients.
We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them.
We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity.
Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.
We innovate on a path that hasn't been paved.
We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission.
We aren't afraid to ask "why not" and challenge the status quo.
We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers.
Notice to staffing firms Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening.
Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent team, and all candidates are presented through this channel only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we rarely outsource recruitment.

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