Metrology Technician II

Forge Biologics

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Annual bonus

401(k)

Onsite fitness facility

Employee discounts

EAP and disability coverage

Job summary

Forge Biologics in Columbus, OH is seeking a Metrology Technician II to support calibration, controls maintenance, and continuous improvement of GMP manufacturing equipment and control systems. You will work cross-functionally to ensure equipment health and data integrity in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in calibration/controls, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with CMMS and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

3+ years of calibration and controls experience.
Experience maintaining, testing, repairing, and calibrating a wide range of complex equipment.
Troubleshooting complex instrumentation and control systems; identify root causes and implement solutions.
Experience with calibration standards and calibration software programs.
Experience with CMMS and documentation management.
Proficiency in calibrating instruments and equipment (temperature, pressure, flow, level).
Ability to provide after-hours support as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and planned calibrations on instrumentation.
Interface with departments to complete calibrations with minimal downtime.
Communicate OOT findings and initiate deviations in the QA system.
Maintain troubleshooting narratives for control systems.
Upload calibration documentation into the CMMS (BMRAM) per GMP practices.
Identify critical spare instrumentation and components.
Escort vendors and contractors per company procedures.

Skills

Calibration & controls

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Regulatory awareness

Communication

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/electronics

Tools

Blue Mountain CMMS

PLC/SCADA/DCS systems

Calibration software

Job description

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 ofH.O.P.E.We arehardworking, showing up each day with determination and grit. We areopen, creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We arepurpose-driven, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we areengaged, 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 Metrology Technician II contributes to the overall calibration and controls maintenance and continuous improvement of GMP manufacturing, laboratory and utility equipment and control systems in accordance with the OEM recommendations and internal SOPs .

Responsibilities:

Perform initial new equipment calibrations as required
Perform planned calibrations and corrective work on instrumentation in accordance with internal procedures
Interface with various departments to complete calibra tions, while minimizing equipment downtime - including Manufacturing, Quality Control, Process Development, Facilities and other departments as applicable
Provide customer service to internal departments through effective communication and prompt work completion
Communicate as found instrument OOT (Out of Tolerance) to the department equipment owners and reports OOT to management . Initiate deviations for OOT events in the Qu ality Management System. Act as SME in inv estigations as needed
Support periodic review of instrument OOTs and proposes areas for improvement or correction
Devel op and maintains troubleshooting narratives for control systems
Upload completed calibration documentation and other corrective work into the Maintenance CMMS system (Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager (BMRAM)), while adhering to Good Documentation Practices
Identify critical spare instrumentation and controls components
Escort vendors and contractors in accordance with company procedures

Qualifications:

3+ years of related experience in calibration and controls
Experience maintaining , testing, r epairing, and cali brating a wide range of complex equipment
Effective troubleshooting resolution and communication skills reporting calibration and controls issues as it relates to product quality
Ability to troubleshoot pro blems within complex instrumentation and control systems, identify root causes and propose and implement solutions
Experience with the selection of calibration standards and calibration software programs
Experience with CMMS related systems and management of documentation
Proficiency in calibratin g vari ou s t ypes of instruments and equipment, such as temperature, p ressur e, flow, and level transmitters
Ability to troubleshoot, maintain , and repair control systems, suc h as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
Ability to provide troubleshooting and after-hours support as needed (response to building management and building monitoring systems)

Preferred Skills:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field
Experience working in a cGMP environment, or other highly regulated environment
Experience in documentation management within a structured Quality System (ISO, FDA)

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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Standing, walking, bending, ladder climbing
Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. regularly
Work in hot/cold/noisy/humid environments
PPE including respirators/safety gear
On-call availability as needed

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.

Health from day one

Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day - with 90% of premiums covered for youandyour family.

Time to recharge

A competitive paid time off plan - because rest fuels innovation.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on family when it matters most.

Rewarding your impact

Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members.
401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.
Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
Mental health counseling and financial planning services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage to protect your peace of mind.

Fuel for your workday