Forge Biologics

Scientist II - Manager, PD Upstream

Columbus, Ohio · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 72 days ago

GMPCell CultureExperimental DesignLeadershipMentoring

About the role

The Scientist II provides active leadership and execution of the laboratory experiments and protocols for upstream process development efforts.

Responsibilities

Leads process development activities for early- to late-stage programs, including scale-up, technology transfer, and validation support
Designs and executes complex DoE studies, authors technical reports, and contributes to regulatory documentation
Anticipates challenges in upstream scale-up and proactively develops solutions to ensure technical success
Mentors junior scientists and associates through day-to-day technical guidance, fostering development in experimental design, documentation standards, and scientific reasoning

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bio e ngineering, Biology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Working knowledge of cell culture techniques utilizing mammalian cells
Proven ability to operate and troubleshoot bioreactors
Experience planning, conducting and reviewing experimental data with minimal oversight
Experience analyzing data sets and utilizing the corresponding data to influence decision making
Independently manages multiple projects or client programs simultaneously, maintaining a high degree of quality, scientific rigor, and compliance
E xperience training and development of other team members
E xperience working with external collaborators (clients, external technology transfers, etc. )

Company info

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.

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