GMP Equipment Monitoring Technician, 3rd Shift

Forge Your Future with Us:
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.
What sets Forge apart is our culture of H.O.P.E. We are hardworking, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open, creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are purpose-driven, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are engaged, energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.
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. Our people are our greatest investment, and we’re proud to see team members grow with us.
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.
About The Role:
The GMP Equipment Monitoring Technician – 3rd shift role, plays a critical role in maintaining manufacturing readiness and operational continuity in a GMP-regulated AAV gene therapy environment. This position is responsible for monitoring complex manufacturing equipment such as bioreactors and chromatography skids, supporting facility monitoring activities, maintaining cleanroom readiness, and assisting with equipment and manufacturing area setup and cleanup. This role ensures that equipment and facility conditions remain within operational standards while supporting day-to-day GMP manufacturing activities.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and support operation of complex GMP manufacturing equipment, including bioreactors and chromatography skids, ensuring systems remain within defined operating parameters.
Perform routine facility and equipment monitoring activities, documenting status and alarms in accordance with GMP requirements and SOPs.
Support manufacturing operations by assisting with operations extending into night shift; equipment setup, changeover, and cleanup activities before and after production runs.
Stock, stage, and organize materials, consumables, and supplies required for manufacturing operations to ensure readiness and efficiency.
Support Facilities and Engineering (F&E) activities, including coordination of equipment readiness, maintenance support, and escalation of issues as needed.
Assist in troubleshooting routine equipment and facility issues and escalate complex problems to appropriate technical or engineering teams.
Maintain accurate and timely GMP documentation, including logbooks, monitoring records, and manufacturing support documentation.
Collaborate with GMP Manufacturing, F&E, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) teams to support production continuity and compliance.
Follow GMP gowning requirements and cleanroom protocols to maintain contamination control standards.
May assist in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, cleanroom efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or technical certification in a scientific or engineering-related field (or equivalent professional experience).
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.