Metrology Technician II

Forge Biologics • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Metrology Technician II contributes to the calibration and controls maintenance and continuous improvement of GMP manufacturing, laboratory, and utility equipment and control systems, following OEM recommendations and internal SOPs. The role performs initial and planned calibrations, corrective work, troubleshooting, and documentation while coordinating with internal departments to minimize equipment downtime. The technician communicates out-of-tolerance conditions, initiates quality-system deviations, supports investigations and periodic reviews, and identifies opportunities for improvement. The role also maintains troubleshooting narratives, records work in the Maintenance CMMS system (Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager), identifies critical spare components, and escorts vendors and contractors according to company procedures. After-hours troubleshooting support and on-call availability may be needed.

The position is based at Forge Biologics’ cGMP facility, The Hearth, in Columbus, Ohio. The work may involve standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds regularly, working in hot, cold, noisy, or humid environments, and wearing PPE including respirators and safety gear.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of related experience in calibration and controls.
• Experience maintaining, testing, repairing, and calibrating a wide range of complex equipment.
• Effective troubleshooting, resolution, and communication skills, including reporting calibration and controls issues related to product quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control systems, identify root causes, and propose and implement solutions.
• Experience selecting calibration standards and using calibration software programs.
• Experience with CMMS-related systems and documentation management.
• Proficiency calibrating instruments and equipment such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level transmitters.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair control systems such as PLCs, SCADA systems, and DCS.
• Ability to provide troubleshooting and after-hours support as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field.
• Experience working in a cGMP or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience in documentation management within a structured Quality System, such as ISO or FDA.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial calibrations of new equipment as required.
• Perform planned calibrations and corrective work on instrumentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Process Development, Facilities, and other departments to complete calibrations while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Provide effective communication and prompt work completion to internal departments.
• Communicate as-found out-of-tolerance instrument conditions to equipment owners and report them to management.
• Initiate deviations for out-of-tolerance events in the Quality Management System.
• Act as a subject matter expert in investigations as needed.
• Support periodic reviews of instrument out-of-tolerance events and propose improvements or corrections.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting narratives for control systems.
• Upload completed calibration documentation and corrective work into the Maintenance CMMS system, Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager (BMRAM), following Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify critical spare instrumentation and controls components.
• Escort vendors and contractors in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide troubleshooting and after-hours support as needed, including responding to building management and building monitoring systems.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day, with 90% of premiums covered for the employee and family.
• Competitive paid time off plan.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Annual bonus opportunities for full-time team members.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.
• Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
• Mental health counseling and financial planning services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages.
• Professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed