Technical Trainer, Downstream Bioprocessing

Company Overview: 

Forge Biologics is a hybrid gene therapy contract manufacturing and therapeutics development company. Forge’s mission is to enable access to life changing gene therapies and help bring them from idea into reality. Forge has a 200,000 ft2 facility in Columbus, Ohio, “The Hearth,” to serve as their headquarters. The Hearth is the home of a custom-designed cGMP facility dedicated to AAV viral vector manufacturing and will host end-to-end manufacturing services to accelerate gene therapy programs from preclinical through clinical and commercial stage manufacturing. By taking a patients-first approach, Forge aims to accelerate the timelines of these transformative medicines for those who need them the most. 

Job Overview: 

The Technical Trainer will collaborate with various stakeholders, acting as liaison across Downstream departments to understand their training needs, assist in the design, preparation, and implementation of training programs (i.e., curriculum), and enforce laboratory policies and procedures, as needed, to fulfill training needs. The Technical Trainer is to be an expert in Forge Biologics technologies, understand advanced technical concepts and proper GxP documentation processes, and be able to teach these activities efficiently.  

Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Downstream Process Development and GMP Operations departments to study and understand the technical aspects of unit operations performed in manufacturing departments 
• Lead (formal and informal) training lessons (presentation-based and hands-on) in laboratory and manufacturing settings toward bridging the knowledge gap 
• Conduct and monitor training activities in the designated laboratory training spaces following applicable GxP/GMP regulations specific to the Downstream processes Collaborate with the various stakeholders across the GxP departments to understand their training needs; assisting in the design, preparation, and implementation of training programs (i.e., curriculum), and enforcing laboratory policies and procedures, as needed, to fulfill training needs 
• Assist with the assessment, identification, and implementation of effectiveness measurements to GxP training requirements 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related life sciences discipline 
• 3+ years of experience facilitating/leading training sessions 
• Previous experience working in a cGMP or regulated environment
• Experience developing e-learning material using content development software (i.e. Articulate, Captivate, etc.)  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas and concepts clearly to all audiences  
• Working knowledge of TFF and Chromatography techniques is preferred 
• Ability to work collaboratively and across different functions in a fast-paced, growth environment  
• Experience leading training sessions with employees of all levels  
• Comfortable working in loud noise environments and in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleanroom gowning attire as needed  
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to perform tasks autonomously with a high degree of attention to detail 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs  
• In our commitment to safety of our employees and customers a COVID vaccination is required