Facilities/EHS Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Facilities

• Plans, budgets, and schedules facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related costs, and time needed to complete the work.
• Designs and develops organizational policies relevant to facilities.
• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services and facilities expansions.
• Manages and inspects facility improvement construction and installation projects.
• Develops planned maintenance programs for office and facility equipment.
• Ensures workspace is prepared for on-site client visits and onboarding of new hires.
• Manages activities of vendors and contractors for facilities repair & maintenance.
• Informs and collaboratively works with business managers, lab operations, and science group leaders to correct and trouble shoot issues as they arise.
• Develops and implements a space utilization plan for increased efficiency and to enhance organizational cohesiveness.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Manages the environmental, industrial, health and safety regulation compliance.
• Oversees the development, planning and implementation of environmental, health and safety policy (chemical safety, illness and injury prevention, building safety, etc.).
• Safeguards compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety, and handles all contact with appropriate agencies.
• Ensures Facilities and EH&S policies and procedures are followed by employees and third-party visitors.
• Oversees and directs licensed waste disposal and monitors waste handling.
• Develops and leads company training programs for employees in areas such as safety compliance training, hazardous material handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and life safety.
• Acts as point of contact in emergency situations regarding safety, and coordinates with Human Resources any necessary workers compensation claims.
• Ensures timely and appropriate corrective action is taken to eliminate risks of health and safety hazards.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with equivalent experience in Facility Management and Environmental Health and Safety
• 3+ years’ experience with responsibility for EH&S in a laboratory environment. Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new operating systems and advanced software
• 2+ years’ experience following Good Documentation Practices
• GMP or Regulated industry experience a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is highly preferred
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes
• Be self-motivated and have excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Be able to give and follow verbal and written instructions with careful attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience at a facility with cryo-EM is considered a plus.
• Persistent, self-motivated, and willing to go beyond strict job responsibilities
• Gritty and resourceful
• Methodical and disciplined work ethic