GMP Equipment Monitoring Technician, 3rd Shift

The role

This person will monitor complex manufacturing equipment like bioreactors and chromatography skids in a GMP-regulated AAV gene therapy environment. They will support facility monitoring, maintain cleanroom readiness, and assist with equipment and manufacturing area setup and cleanup.

What you will do

• Monitor and support operation of complex GMP manufacturing equipment
• Perform routine facility and equipment monitoring activities
• Support manufacturing operations with equipment setup, changeover, and cleanup
• Stock, stage, and organize materials, consumables, and supplies
• Support Facilities and Engineering activities
• Assist in troubleshooting routine equipment and facility issues
• Maintain accurate and timely GMP documentation
• Collaborate with GMP Manufacturing, F&E, QA, and QC teams
• Follow GMP gowning requirements and cleanroom protocols
• Follow all safety procedures

Required 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
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in loud noise environments
• Ability to work in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clean Room gowning attire
• Ability to work flexible 3rd shift hours, typically between 9pm and 7am

Nice to have

• Exposure to GMP-regulated cell or gene therapy manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting Facilities & Engineering (F&E) activities or maintenance coordination
• Understanding of alarm monitoring, equipment status tracking, and manufacturing readiness workflows
• Experience with cleanroom cleaning, staging, and material handling in a regulated environment

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family
• Competitive paid time off plan
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members
• 401(k) with company match
• Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings
• Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth
• Mental health counseling and financial planning services through Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages
• Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs

About the company

Forge Biologics aims to enable access to life-changing gene therapies. The team works out of The Hearth, a 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio.