Lead GMP Technician, Downstream (2nd Shift

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At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: 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.

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If you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us — and be part of something bigger than yourself.

We are currently seeking a Lead, GMP Manufacturing
- Downstream to join the Forge Biologics team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide active leadership and execution of the Standard Operating Procedures and Master Production Records for downstream manufacturing processes within Forge’s state-of-the-art cleanroom facility. The role will manage a team of technicians at various levels who implement and perform downstream operations, interacting with clients to complete projects for viral vector purification methods according to client specifications.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in technical problem-solving and laboratory techniques to support our growth in the Gene Therapy sector.

• Lead downstream operations for the purification of viral-based vectors related to gene therapy GMP in a cleanroom environment.
• Planning and managing for downstream activities, process optimization, and technology transfer to cGMP for viral vectors.
• Demonstrate proficiency on the specific equipment associated with downstream processes, such as column packing/testing, TFF, and Affinity/Anion Exchange Chromatography.
• Complete and review documentation concurrently with completion of manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with MS&T to support internal process transfer activities from Process Development to GMP.
• Compile data with minimal oversight to author reports and analyze results for client facing summaries.
• Collaborate with Quality Systems, including QA and QC, to work toward efforts that satisfy GMP regulations and guidances.
• Train and mentor junior technicians; perform periodic review of direct reports.
• Reporting unexpected issues by initiating deviations, participating in investigation, determining root-cause, and implementing CAPA.
• Partner with the Technical Writing team to draft, revise, and review GMP documentation.

• 4+ years of relevant experience in downstream GMP manufacturing, with additional preference for relevant BS or MS degrees
• Demonstrated experience in downstream techniques, including column packing/testing, tangential flow filtration (TFF), and affinity/anion exchange chromatography
• Proficiency in purification processes, such as chromatography, filtration, and centrifugation, with a proven ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment in downstream GMP manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and biological drug development
• Must be self‑motivating, organized, and proactive
• Ability to work the hours necessary…