What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance and Facility Manager position at Eurofins?
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
The Maintenance & Facility Manager leads all facility infrastructure, utilities, and equipment maintenance operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and reliable 7-day biotech manufacturing operation.
This role is responsible for leading the maintenance team, managing preventive maintenance programs, ensuring equipment and facility reliability, controlling maintenance costs, and supporting continuous operations in a cGMP/ISO-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Facility & Infrastructure Leadership
- Lead and manage all facility and building maintenance operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, boilers, utilities)
- Ensure safe and reliable operation of building infrastructure supporting 7-day biotech manufacturing
- Oversee facility inspections, repairs, and improvement projects
- Manage contractors, vendors, and service providers
- Ensure chemical storage, waste handling, and environmental compliance
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Lead the maintenance team in fixing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating laboratory and production equipment
- Ensure high reliability and uptime of lab equipment such as oligo synthesizers, liquid handlers, HPLC systems, and general laboratory instruments
- Establish preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all lab equipment
- Support installation, validation, and qualification of new laboratory equipment
- Minimize equipment downtime and ensure rapid response to equipment failures
- Coordinate with operations and quality teams to maintain equipment performance and compliance
Maintenance Team Management
- Lead, supervise, and develop maintenance technicians and facility staff
- Establish maintenance strategies, SOPs, and performance standards
- Coordinate staffing, schedules, and on-call coverage
- Ensure weekend and off-shift maintenance support as needed
- Drive accountability, safety, and operational efficiency
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO, EHS, and safety regulations
- Maintain maintenance documentation and audit readiness
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, RCA, reliability programs)
- Manage maintenance budget and cost control initiatives
- Partner with operations and quality teams to support continuous production
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of Maintenance Manager or Facility Manager experience
- Experience managing maintenance teams in biotech or manufacturing environments
- Strong experience with building utilities (HVAC, boilers, compressors, electrical, plumbing)
- Experience in cGMP or ISO-regulated environment preferred
- Experience with CMMS and vendor management
- Proven leadership and cost control experience
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management ability
- Preventive maintenance and reliability program experience
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
- Budget and operational planning
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to support 7-day manufacturing operations
- On-call and weekend availability as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Experience in biotech, genomics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Knowledge of oligonucleotide manufacturing
- Experience with automation and facility systems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 35 pounds
- Ability to work in manufacturing and laboratory environments
- Ability to wear PPE and respirator if required
Additional Information
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
What we offer:
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.