Facilities Technician

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With operations spanning over 54 countries, Eurofins operates 900 laboratories and employs over 58,000 staff. The company specializes in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as agroscience contract research organization services. Eurofins is a market leader in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and clinical studies, with a growing presence in clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. Founded in 1989, Eurofins has generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion in 2021 and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

About the role

The Facilities & Safety Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational and safety standards of the workplace. This position involves receiving work order requests, addressing facility and office needs, coordinating safety audits, managing equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives work order requests for facilities maintenance from employees.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for laboratory/office needs and problem resolution, supporting team members, outside vendors, and property management.
• Promptly responds to internal inquiries, requirements, and complaints, prioritizing customer service and problem resolution.
• Supports overall Facilities & EH&S duties, including safety audits, office moves, equipment calibration, and cleaning services.
• Aids IT with desktop configuration and support during moves and as necessary.
• Inspects and performs preventative maintenance or as-needed repairs on facilities or systems, such as mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and safety systems.
• Makes basic repairs and coordinates work with outside vendors or suppliers if necessary.
• Administers a preventative maintenance list, ensuring new tasks are added and regular maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
• Manages on-demand tasks, scheduling them for completion within an acceptable timeframe.
• Oversees safety and security-related matters, including safety committee meetings, evacuation drills, and understanding and using security software.
• Responds to and resolves system operational problems, investigating incidents, and enforcing safety/security policies/procedures.
• Facilitates and participates in emergency response teams.
• Provides cross-functional support to the office manager/administrative assistant.
• Ensures the safety and security of all team members by providing ongoing support for emergency response policies and procedures, including ERT, trainings, and evacuation drills.
• Manages off-site warehouse management, storage inventories, and retrieval systems for furniture, records, and other related items.
• Assists team members with ergonomic needs, advising and procuring equipment to support assessments.
• Maintains department spreadsheets, forms, and documents in an organized and secure manner for ease of use, accurate posting, information sharing, and statistical reporting.
• Reports all discrepancies to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Secures appropriate level approvals when necessary.
• Maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other company employees.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Ensures excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Performs all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines.
• Adheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of Facilities & Safety related experience.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Lifetime life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.