GMP Equipment Monitoring Technician, 3rd Shift

Overview

Forge Your Future With Us. At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities — all united by one goal: improving lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins.

Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won’t just watch innovation happen — you’ll be part of it. Whether you’re scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you’ll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases. Our culture centers on H.O.P.E. — we are hardworking, open, purpose-driven, and engaged.

At Forge, your growth matters. We’re committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us.

The 3rd Shift GMP Equipment Monitoring Technician will oversee, gather, and consolidate manufacturing data from various sources, including production equipment, quality control systems, and laboratory instruments. This role will focus on generating regular reports on equipment performance, maintenance activities, and any issues encountered. The GMP Equipment Monitoring Technician’s responsibilities will evolve as the organization grows, and include collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving equipment performance and maintenance processes and implementing best practices and innovative solutions.

The role ensures equipment is operated and maintained in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.

• Continuously monitor GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and QC (Quality Control) equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of equipment to maintain accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Accurately record equipment performance data and maintenance activities in logbooks.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Conduct or coordinate necessary repairs and replacements of faulty components in collaboration with Facilities & Engineering via internal systems.
• Ensure all equipment monitoring and maintenance activities comply with GMP, QC, and regulatory requirements.
• Update regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to equipment monitoring protocols.
• Document calibration and validation processes and outcomes as per regulatory standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) in manufacturing and QC areas.
• Assist QC teams with equipment setup and operation for testing and analysis.
• Ensure GMP/QC equipment is properly maintained and ready for use.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules for GMP and QC equipment.
• Proactively identify potential issues and address them before they impact operations.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables required for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure timely reordering of supplies to avoid interruptions in operations.

• Experience troubleshooting equipment within a manufacturing, laboratory, or other regulated environment.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve equipment performance issues efficiently.
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail for maintaining logbooks, audit records, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Quality, Facilities & Engineering.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet operational deadlines.
• Abil…