Facilities Site Specialist I

About the Role

Terrestrial (formerly known as Vaxess) is developing a pipeline of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the self-applied patch enables up to two weeks of sustained delivery. The platform combines high-temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Terrestrial is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective but also more accessible to patients around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the overall lab environment, ensuring proper functioning of utilities, lab equipment, and life safety systems.
• Perform facility & safety inspections, including chemical, biological, and universal waste consolidation.
• Perform equipment installations, qualifications, and calibrations for lab & facility equipment/casework.
• Provide support to various facilities administration duties, including external vendor coordination, landlord services, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
• Provide support to consumable, chemical, and off-site storage inventories.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing activities.
• Maintain necessary certifications (DOT, RCRA, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.).

Qualifications

• 1-4 years’ experience as an on-site technician working in an industrial R&D, Quality Control, or Manufacturing lab.
• High school Diploma/GED is required; BS in STEM degree is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with lab standards, compressed gas, laboratory utilities, generators, HVAC, IT, and access control.
• Familiarity or experience working in GxP, a cleanroom, and/or a biomedical laboratory environment.
• Excellent time and project management skills and proven ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build, repair, and maintain equipment, fixtures, and furniture.
• Demonstrated abilities to learn new skills and fields, creatively solve challenging technical problems, think independently, and work collaboratively in diverse multidisciplinary teams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to positively impact global human health.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $62,000 - $71,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.