Orca Bio

Logistics Planner

Sacramento, CA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$70kDetected 17 hours ago

Incident ResponseSupply ChainLogisticsGMPLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsGxP

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.

Prepare and send porter availability requests ahead of each scheduling cycle; consolidate responses to support run assignments.
Manage sample loop scheduling, including verifying bookings and handling ad hoc vendor communication to resolve gaps or conflicts.
Submit 3PC requests for runs requiring third-party courier support, providing complete and accurate shipment details.
Batch Documentation & Production Planning Support:
Prepare and submit batch paperwork, including itineraries and TSA letters, ensuring documents are complete, compliant, and delivered ahead of transport windows.
Create calendar tracking events for each batch to give production planning clear visibility into upcoming logistics activity.

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.

0-2 years of professional experience
internships, part-time work, or coursework in logistics, operations, business administration, or a related field are a plus but not required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear, professional written communication skills for courier-facing and internal correspondence.
Comfort with everyday productivity tools (calendars, email, spreadsheets) and a demonstrated ability to pick up new software quickly
training provided on expense platforms (Brex, Concur) and all internal systems.
Dependable and comfortable with time-sensitive work, including occasional off-hours flexibility when patient-connected shipments require it.
Any familiarity with regulated documentation, chain-of-custody concepts, or quality-driven environments (GxP a plus, not expected).

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.

Schedule OrcaPorters against confirmed runs, balancing coverage, qualifications, and site-specific requirements.

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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