Interested in a career in the Biotech/Pharma/Life Sciences Industry?

We're looking for someone with a great customer service mindset, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and who comes to work with a positive attitude ready to take on the day. An ideal candidate will have prior customer service and training will be provided for all new hires.

Our Facilities Technician position is full-time (40-hour/week) and is located in the Torrey Pines/Sorrento Valley area (zip code 92121).

You

• Hungry, humble, and smart
• Work efficiently, effectively, and collaboratively in team environments
• Extraordinary professionalism and customer service
• Positive attitude approaching any task no matter how big/small
• Flexibility--a dynamic environment makes you feel energized, not stressed out
• Be comfortable working within a team, but can also self-manage if needed to work independently
• Great communicator – you’re known for clear messaging in company and customer emails and know how to proofread

Benefits & Perks

• Starting pay: Salary range is $23.00 to $25.00, dependent on applicable experience
• Hiring bonus--eligible for a $500 bonus, payable on your first paycheck
• Medical coverage, and options for Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday leave
• 401(k) with company match
• 360° performance feedback
• Consistent work hours, with options for overtime
• This position has no direct reports

Core Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Facilities and EHS, provide initial response to building-related issues with electrical, mechanical, and gas systems; evaluate new equipment purchases to determine proper placement, and coordinate construction activities.
• Perform minor carpentry and plumbing installation and repairs, basic electrical circuit troubleshooting, and determine when outside vendor assistance is required
• Perform routine lab equipment maintenance (CO2 incubator, freezers, small equipment), minor repairs, and installation
• Assist with the management of equipment and chemical inventories
• Coordinate with service providers to ensure that services are completed and arrange activity with lab personnel to minimize impact on research.
• Work with internal lab teams to support day-to-day laboratory operations such as shipping and receiving and ordering lab consumables.
• Provide backup for onsite management of emergency response to situations in the lab and to liaise with external stakeholders such as fire and police departments, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Assist with biological and hazardous waste stream management.

Skills & Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, or high school diploma or GED with 5 years of experience in facilities management or lab operations in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academic laboratory environment. Relevant transferable experience will be considered.
• Outstanding communications, analytical, and organizational skills
• Possess a high level of initiative and the ability to work
• Ability to read and understand facilities drawings, handbook formulas, and a variety of maintenance and repair related equipment, including measuring instruments.
• Provides a high level of service and responsiveness to internal and external parties
• Ability to work at a fast pace on multiple projects of a critical nature.
• Ability to manipulate equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work on a ladder for routine actions such as replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles
• Experience with US DOT, IATA, and CalEPA Hazardous Waste regulations
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Available to work within the core business hours of 7AM to 6PM, and availability for evenings/weekends as dictated by ad-hoc lab needs.
  • Service hours are generally 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday

Learn more about our company at www.managedlab.com