EHS & Facilities Operations Lead

Job Title: EHS & Facilities Operations Lead

Job Description

The EHS & Facilities Operations Lead manages day-to-day facilities operations for an R&D laboratory, utilities, and office space while leading the site Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program in Greenville, SC. This role executes site-specific targets and objectives aligned with broader EHS strategies to maintain a safe, compliant, and highly functional environment that supports scientific innovation and technical development. The position combines hands-on facilities expertise with strong coordination skills and experience supporting laboratory environments, working closely with global EHS, vendors, and scientific teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily facilities operations for R&D laboratory spaces, utilities, and office areas to ensure continuous and reliable support for research and development activities.
• Ensure reliable operation of critical building and lab systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water systems, compressed gases, laboratory utilities, janitorial services, and building security.
• Coordinate and manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for facilities infrastructure and laboratory equipment to minimize downtime and operational risk.
• Serve as the first point of contact for facilities-related issues impacting R&D activities and manage the certificate of insurance process for all contractors working on-site.
• Track project scope, schedules, and budgets, ensuring that all facilities and EHS-related work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Assist with onboarding new equipment from both a facility readiness and EHS readiness perspective, ensuring proper installation, utilities, and safety controls.
• Support the implementation of new equipment or procedures by utilizing the Management of Change process to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Track and manage on-site inventory of facility and lab-related supplies, place purchase orders, and coordinate shipping and receiving to maintain uninterrupted site operations.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and vendors to ensure continuity of services and materials for the site.
• Provide after-hours on-call support as needed to address urgent facilities or EHS issues that may affect site operations.
• Utilize the EHS Framework to support site compliance with EHS, biosafety, and regulatory requirements applicable to R&D operations, the location, and employees.
• Maintain the site-specific EHS compliance calendar and EHS action tracker to facilitate timely completion of EHS-related compliance tasks, training, and preventative maintenance obligations.
• Use provided risk assessment tools to identify exposures to health and safety hazards or environmental aspects that could result in harm to people, property, or the environment, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct data collection and documentation required to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulatory requirements for the site.
• Partner with global EHS and R&D leadership to maintain safe laboratory environments, including proper chemical storage, waste handling, and emergency preparedness.
• Conduct employee training as outlined in the EHS compliance calendar, including safety, biosafety, environmental, and other required topics, and maintain accurate records of all applicable staff training, internal courses, trade licenses, and certifications.
• Manage scheduling and coordination of chemical and biohazard waste pickups, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate programs related to first aid, AED, CPR, and Code Blue safety supplies, including training, equipment inspections, and record maintenance for the first responder team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, facilities staff, vendors, and global EHS partners to address issues, implement improvements, and support ongoing R&D operations.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders by responding promptly to facilities and EHS requests and communicating clearly about plans, timelines, and expectations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a facility operations role or EHS-focused role.
• Experience working with building systems, laboratory utilities, and/or maintenance environments.
• Experience managing contractors and service vendors in an operational setting.
• Strong foundation in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) principles, ideally within biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or laboratory environments.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities concurrently.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills to work effectively with global EHS, vendors, and scientific teams.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental safety practices applicable to laboratory and R&D operations.
• Familiarity with regulated environments such as pharmaceutical or life science industries.
• Ability to interpret and apply EHS, biosafety, and environmental regulatory requirements to site operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in biopharma, life sciences, or other regulated R&D environments.
• Facilities management and EHS certifications are a plus.
• Strong ability to work both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization while providing excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and follow through on commitments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey technical and safety information.
• Ability to positively influence and interact with others without direct line authority, fostering collaboration and compliance.
• Experience with quality or safety management frameworks, such as ISO 9001, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with SharePoint Online or similar collaboration software is a plus.
• Experience in laboratory environments, including understanding of laboratory workflows, equipment, and utilities.
• Experience or exposure to the pharmaceutical industry, health and safety, and environmental safety disciplines.

Work Environment

The role is based on-site at an R&D facility in Greenville, SC that includes laboratory spaces, utilities infrastructure, and office areas. The work environment involves frequent interaction with building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water systems, compressed gases, and laboratory utilities, as well as coordination with janitorial and building security services. The position supports a regulated research setting typical of biopharmaceutical or life science operations, with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and reliable facility performance. Work is primarily conducted during standard business hours, with occasional after-hours on-call support to address urgent facilities or EHS issues. The environment is collaborative and cross-functional, requiring regular communication with scientists, facilities personnel, contractors, and global EHS partners. Travel requirements are minimal, typically less than 5%, and may include occasional visits for training, vendor meetings, or coordination with other sites. Appropriate professional attire and adherence to laboratory and facility safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment where necessary, are expected in this setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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