Manager, Facilities

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It is an extraordinary time for Standard BioTools. Our technology is empowering customers to improve life through comprehensive health insight. We invite you to join a leading provider of indispensable life sciences tools that is accelerating global research on multiple frontiers of human health.

At Standard BioTools, we are building a positive culture where our people can do the best work of their careers, informed and influenced by our core behaviors:

• Keep customers front and center in all of our work
• Be accountable and deliver on commitments
• Drive continuous improvement
• Be collaborative and work as one team: fostering communications in a learning, coaching, and helpful environment
  
  
  

The Facilities Department is responsible for all aspects of maintaining the site infrastructure in a safe and reliable state to support operations. The facilities manager will manage the daily operations of the facilities, including coordinating building maintenance and preventative maintenance, directing systems repairs, and managing external vendors. This position will support activities for capital projects, space planning, environmental health and safety programs, and department operations by coordinating with internal teams and third-party vendors. The Facilities Manager will play a pivotal role in effectively managing a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of facilities and lab support staff, accountable for facility operations and general lab equipment calibration and repairs
• Lead facility-related projects, from planning and design through to execution and completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop and administer preventive maintenance programs and oversee the upkeep of facilities, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and monitoring systems.
• Select and manage relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers for general building maintenance and repairs, equipment calibrations, and general facility-related projects.
• Negotiate service contracts, generate and approve purchase requisitions, and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Oversee environmental health and safety programs and hazardous waste management through managed consultants.
• Space planning and leadership to define, plan, and execute office and laboratory requirements, relocations, expansions, and renovations.
• Develop and manage the facility budget, ensuring cost-efficient operations while identifying cost-saving opportunities that maintain safety and quality.
• In conjunction with facilities specialist, perform light miscellaneous maintenance and repairs, furniture assembles, or moves.
• Ensure proper functioning of essential lab infrastructure, including water purification systems, gas delivery, fume hoods, and other lab equipment.
• Manage work order requests process and execution.
• Establish metrics and monitor facility systems to ensure proper functionality, taking proactive and corrective measures to maintain and address any issues.
• Coordinate outages and all disruptive building activities, including assessments for office closures during inclement weather.
• Establish and maintain a safety-first culture by promoting and driving safe work practices.
• Ensure facilities adhere to pertinent safety regulations and applicable building codes.
• On-call rotation for after-hours facility emergency operations.
• Perform daily building inspections.
• Maintain relationships with property management.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate's degree with years of experience accepted, in an appropriate field and at least 7 years of directly related progressively responsible facilities management in a lab-based environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been attained.
• Minimum of 3 years of personnel management.
• Experience with environmental health and safety (EH&S) programs, including laboratory safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and applicable regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.), maintenance practices, and facility-related regulations.
• Professional level written and verbal communication skills; problem-solving and decision-making skills; and strong customer service skills.
• Skilled in directing activities and operations of others, including activities involving hazardous situations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including office laboratory, and outdoor environments.
• Will frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, climb (ladders, scaffolds, etc.), lift/carry/push/pull heavy objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, and perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Skilled in MS Office products, space planning, and project management. Experience in vendor/contractor selection and contract review.
• Ability to support and conduct effective health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Will wear personal protective equipment and work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present as required.
• Certification in Facilities Management, EH&S or related credentials is a plus.
  
  
  

Salary Expectation: $80,000 - $132,000 USD

Range for Role:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.