Associate Scientist I, Downstream Process Development

Forge Biologics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Onsite fitness facility

Employee assistance program

Disability coverage

Free snacks and beverages

Professional development

Job summary

Forge Biologics in Columbus, OH seeks an Associate Scientist I to support downstream process development and purification efforts for AAV therapies. The role involves learning purification techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining meticulous data records in a fast-paced biotech setting.

Opportunities for mentorship, hands-on training, and career advancement are highlighted, with a culture focused on innovation in gene therapy.

Qualifications

• Learn and contribute to downstream process development activities with supervision.
• Build foundational purification skills (buffer prep, filtration, chromatography, buffer exchange, clarification).
• Abide by safety protocols and support lab maintenance.

Responsibilities

• L earn and contributes to downstream process development activities with supervision
• Builds foundational skills in purification techniques such as buffer preparation, filtration, column chromatography, buffer exchange, clarification techniques, lab cleaning and routine equipment sanitization and monitoring.
• Collaborates with peers to support experiments and contribute to data discussions and problem-solving.
• Learns to write simple study plans, PowerPoint presentations and internal reports with guidance.

Skills

Downstream process development

Purification techniques

Data analysis

Lab safety

Documentation

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree or certification in relevant discipline

Tools

FPLC systems

Tangential flow filtration (TFF)

Filtration techniques

Sterilization methods

Job description

Forge Biologics in Columbus, OH seeks an Associate Scientist I to support downstream process development and purification efforts for AAV therapies. The role involves learning purification techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining meticulous data records in a fast-paced biotech setting.

Opportunities for mentorship, hands-on training, and career advancement are highlighted, with a culture focused on innovation in gene therapy.