Protein-Based Assays Scientist I

Forge Biologics; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Onsite fitness facility

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

Forge Biologics is seeking a Scientist I, Analytical Development (Protein-Based Assays) to contribute to development and qualification of protein-based assays for AAV gene therapy products. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robustness and compliance.

This role offers growth in a dynamic, innovative environment and opportunities to advance your career through mentorship and hands-on learning at The Hearth facility in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or molecular biology.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting protein-based assays for biologics or gene therapy.
• Proficiency with data analysis software and statistics.
• Ability to contribute to project planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication for technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute protein-based assays for characterization and quality control of gene therapy products.
• Develop and optimize assay protocols, troubleshoot issues, ensure assay robustness.
• Utilize analytical techniques such as AUC, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, ELISA to analyze products.
• Analyze and interpret complex data, provide insights for project goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate assay results into programs.
• Support assay transfer activities and validation efforts.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory documentation.
• Stay current with literature and industry advances in protein-based assays.
• Contribute to process improvement and method development.
• Mentor junior team members in assay techniques.

Skills

Protein assays

Mass spectroscopy

HPLC

ELISA

Data analysis

Statistics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Excel

R

Python

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Forge Biologics is seeking a Scientist I, Analytical Development (Protein-Based Assays) to contribute to development and qualification of protein-based assays for AAV gene therapy products. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robustness and compliance.

This role offers growth in a dynamic, innovative environment and opportunities to advance your career through mentorship and hands-on learning at The Hearth facility in Columbus, Ohio.