Metrology Technician II

Job overview

The Metrology Technician II role is onsite in Columbus, OH, and compensation is not specified. Forge Biologics’ mission is to help bring life-changing gene therapies to patients, with this role supporting its Columbus cGMP facility. The technician maintains calibration and controls for GMP manufacturing, laboratory, and utility equipment so systems operate in accordance with OEM recommendations and internal procedures. The work also supports equipment reliability, product quality, and continuous improvement across departments.

What you'll do

• Perform initial and planned equipment calibrations and corrective instrumentation work. Coordinate with internal departments to minimize equipment downtime
• report out-of-tolerance findings and initiate quality-system deviations
• support investigations and periodic reviews
• maintain troubleshooting narratives and calibration records in the CMMS
• identify critical spare components
• escort vendors and contractors under company procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

metrology technician

calibration

instrumentation

controls maintenance

gmp

cmms

plc

scada

columbus oh

forge biologics

onsite

after-hours support as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance from day one with 90% of premiums covered for employee and family
• paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• annual bonus opportunities for full-time team members
• 401(k) with company match
• employee discounts
• onsite fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program
• employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• stocked kitchen
• professional development, training, and mentorship.

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of related calibration and controls experience. After-hours troubleshooting support may be needed; the posting lists health, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, and professional development.

About the employer

Forge Biologics is hiring for this role. Industry: Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing. Sector: 32.