The Specialist, Training works to develop, deliver and optimize classroom and hands on training programs that support the development and enhancement of skills related to GMP operations in a commercial manufacturing environment. The role ensures that personnel are trained effectively on standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment use, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance to achieve production goals and maintain quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive training programs and materials for roles across the GMP commercial operations of cell therapies including, but not limited to, manufacturing, quality control, and warehousing.
- Create training modules, presentations, and manuals that align with regulatory requirements, GMP guidelines, and company policies.
- Conduct classroom training sessions, workshops, on the job training, and hands-on demonstrations, on a daily basis, to impart technical knowledge and skills to staff.
- Assess trainee competencies and learning outcomes through practical evaluations and knowledge assessments.
- Provide constructive feedback and coaching to trainees to support their skill development and performance improvement.
- Maintain accurate training records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with training requirements.
- Optimizes training programs to support scalability and reduced time to operator proficiency.
- May require shift, weekend, or holiday coverage to support manufacturing and patient treatment timelines.
- Supports training system compliance and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Biotechnology, Engineering, or Education; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in training and development, preferably in a manufacturing or biotechnology environment
- Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and other relevant quality standards applicable to pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and learning management systems (LMS) is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in quality control or GMP within a cell therapy or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred
- 2+ years of experience in quality control testing, analytical development, or GMP quality operations
Top Skills
What We Do
Orca Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of high precision allogeneic cell therapy products that are designed to safely replace patients’ diseased blood and immune system with a healthy one. Our manufacturing platform sorts donor blood with single-cell precision and a high level of purity and speed, enabling us to create proprietary, optimal therapeutic mixtures of immune and stem cells that have the potential to transform allogeneic cell therapy. Our talented team is driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients.









