Facilities Associate II

Overview

Cook MyoSite, Inc., part of the Cook Group, Inc. family of companies, is on a mission to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine. We’re investigating our core technology, autologous muscle-derived cells, for the potential treatment of several muscle-related disorders. We at Cook MyoSite have the potential to make a difference in the lives of countless people around the world, and we also have the potential to make a difference in yours. Joining our team is an opportunity to ignite your passion, grow your potential, and define your purpose. If you’re curious, motivated by helping others, and driven by integrity, we invite you to apply.

The Facilities Associate II supports company operations by monitoring, controlling, and maintaining facilities related utilities and equipment that support all aspects of building infrastructure. 

Responsibilities

• Offers input regarding the layout and design of building and building equipment• Aids in the planning and maintenance of the building and of the building’s equipment including steam systems, boilers, chillers, electrical systems including UPS and generator systems, HVAC, water systems, motors/engines, associated utilities, and supporting equipment• Ensures service providers maintain the building as it relates to the specific service provider, including Custodial, Engineering, Integrated Pest Management and General Building Maintenance Services• Identifies and manages vendors and maintenance contractors including electricians, plumbers, HVAC, etc.• Plans and schedules maintenance around production activities and operations• Organizes and maintains a preventative calibration schedule for utilities that impact the facility• Ensures vendors and maintenance contractors that maintain building as it relates to the specific service being provided (i.e. Custodial, Integrated Pest Management, Emergency Services, General Building Maintenance Services) are qualified• Acts as liaison between municipalities (i.e. waste, utilities, ordinances); perform, as required, skilled maintenance activities to includes but not limited to construction, welding, soldering and plumbing; responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of mechanical and electric equipment and systems• Monitors alert systems to ensure facilities and equipment operates within defined specifications• Carries out initiatives and procedures maintained within the Facility Control sector of the Quality System• General maintenance duties and other duties as required, associated with cleaning, plumbing, electrical, construction, etc. • Follows procedures needed to support Good Manufacturing Practice activities• Follows procedures needed to support highly regulated activities, including support in maintaining cleanroom environment below alert limits by participating in and following established cleaning practices. • Able to identify and use tools and speak to their appropriate names. • Consults with Facilities Associates, Specialists, Facilities Engineering Team or Manger to make guided decisions• On the job learning from Facilities Associates, Specialists, and Facilities Engineering Team

• Exemplifies Cook MyoSite Core Values • Maintain regular and punctual attendance • Must maintain company quality and safety standards • This position requires an ongoing commitment to upgrading knowledge, job skills and abilities in addition to competency related to all duties and responsibilities listed above. • Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision • Maintain composure and competence under stressful situations; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability • Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals • Trainability • Must have effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills • Able to prioritize and operate proactively • Must demonstrate critical thinking and proven problem-solving skills • Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relations • Must be able to multitask

Full Time On Site

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years' experience in direct facility related experience

Complete knowledge and understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and computerized maintenance systems

Complete knowledge and understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and computerized maintenance systems

Physical Requirements:

Maintenance Setting (EQ, FA, Safety, Warehouse, MC): General office, warehouse and laboratory setting with potential (limited) exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or harsh disinfectants while in BioSafety Level II.

• Ability to conduct and hear ordinary conversation and telephone communication.• Must be able to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended work hours and/or extra work hours, sometimes on short notice as required.• Ability to work under specific time constraints.• Must be able to sit at desk, in meetings and/or work on a computer for long or extended periods of time.• Visual and manual acuity for working with computers and equipment.• Ability to spend majority of day standing in warehouse setting for extended periods of time, and at times work within confined areas.• Physically capable of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing steps and ladders, reaching, twisting and bending on occasion with or without reasonable accommodations.• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.• Must be capable of performing PPE gowning procedures on a frequent basis to enter BioSafety Level II including but not limited to safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt), appropriate shoes, and facial mask (if required) on a regular basis.

Employee that does not interact with Healthcare ProfessionalsCompliance with all policies of the company including without limitation the Cook Employee Manual, Cook Code of Conduct, Quality System Manual, Cook Electronic Information Policy and HIPAA regulations.

At Cook MyoSite, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Cook MyoSite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.This job description features the essential and critical functions of the position described and is not an exhaustive list of tasks and/or responsibilities. This may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.