Product · Columbus, United States
About Forge
Forge, a member of Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services, is a gene therapy development engine, focused on enabling access to life changing gene therapies and helping bring them from idea into reality. We partner with innovators in the gene therapy community: scientists, physicians, biotech/pharma companies, and patient groups. We bring expertise in gene therapy manufacturing and therapeutics development to the table, helping to champion teams that are navigating the long road from the lab bench to the bedside. Our goal is simple but vital to patients living with disease, and we take it seriously. With a patient-first approach, we are forging new models for working together to better accelerate these transformative medicines to reach those who need them the most.
Forge is based in Columbus, Ohio, in a 200,000 square foot facility known affectionately by team members as, the Hearth. The Hearth, is a custom-designed cGMP facility dedicated to AAV manufacturing and hosts scalable, end-to-end manufacturing services.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Quality Control (QC) Analyst to join the Forge Biologics team. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead the laboratory efforts and execute characterization testing and assays for Quality Control. The candidate will optimize existing and implement new technologies and systems into Quality Control for research and GMP purposes. The ideal candidate will be skilled in technical problem-solving and laboratory techniques to support our growth in the Gene Therapy sector.
The QC Analyst provides Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biological expertise for the Forge GMP facility in Grove City, OH. This will include technical writing, routine testing, and all other associated activities. The QC Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to; training, sampling, routine testing, method qualification/validations, and investigations. Additional responsibilities include adherence to all GMP requirements, a basic understanding of FDA/EMEA regulations, and effective interactions/communication with Quality Management. The QC Analyst may also support the QC management team for activities related to interviewing and training of employees, compliance with GMP, and identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Prior experience/specialized skills may result in additional responsibilities and/or development opportunities. The QC Analyst may be responsible for performing the in-process and release testing for our most advanced AAV-based (viral vector) therapeutic candidates generated from the PD, research, and GMP laboratories, as well as raw materials, to ensure they conform to manufacturer specifications. The QC Analyst will execute the procedures designed to demonstrate safety, efficacy, and purity of the drug products under evaluation. The QC Analyst may be responsible for upstream (cell culture and virus production) and downstream (harvest and purification) testing activities to support a singular “platform” process for the entire AAV program portfolio.
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Work Environment and Physical Demands
This position works in both a laboratory environment and typical office environment where the physical work demands will vary depending on the specific tasks and duties required of the job. The employee will be stationary (standing/sitting) for extended periods of time. Employees regularly wear personal protective equipment based on the task being performed. Must be able to work in a confined space, such as a clean room or laboratory environment. Ability to identify small details within the field of vision, distinguish between different colors, and accurately identify objects within a specific area.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.
Forge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Life at Forge
We are a team of diverse, driven and passionate people working together to trailblaze a new model for how we make medicines to treat patients with genetic diseases. Our team members use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services in the industry. Forge’s core values lay the foundation for H.O.P.E. It provides us a common purpose that we all understand, work towards and live by.
HARDWORKING - We work hard and smart, making a persistent and determined effort toward success. Working hard, with focus and desire is the key.
OPEN - We strive to be approachable, actively listen and encourage others to contribute and speak up. We positively offer and receive constructive feedback.
PURPOSE DRIVEN - We are passionate about working towards and delivering on our mission to manufacture gene therapies.
ENGAGED - We are fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about our work and take positive action to further Forge’s vision, mission and goals.
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