Senior Associate Scientist, Process Development - Downstream
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Summary
Forge Biologics is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist, Process Development - Downstream to join their team in Columbus, OH. The role involves assisting with the maintenance of production and testing facilities, culturing cells, and purifying vectors.
About the Role
As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will be responsible for maintaining production and testing facilities, performing quality systems checks, culturing cells, and purifying vectors using various techniques. You will also support the receipt and distribution of raw materials, prepare sterile reagents, and ensure a clean work environment while delivering results in a fast-paced setting.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
- Practical experience with FPLC, ideally with lab, pilot, and large-scale systems.
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to apply scientific reasoning to solve complex problems.
Preferred:
- Experience with downstream purification techniques such as clarification/filtration and TFF.
- Experience with purification of vaccines or viral vectors.
- Experience with production of biologics and performing bioassays.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starting on the first day with 90% of premiums covered for team members and dependents.
- Competitive paid time off plan.
- Annual bonus for all full-time employees.
- 401(K) company match.
- Fully-stocked kitchen with free food/drinks.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave with additional childcare support programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness benefits including financial planning services and mental health counseling.
- Onsite fitness facility.
- Professional & Personal development resources.
Forge Biologics
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 champion teams that are navigating the long road from the lab bench to the bedside. With a patients-first approach, we are forging new models for working together to better accelerate these transformative medicines to reach those who need them most.
Columbus, OH