Facilities Technician (Entry Level)

About the Company

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Responsibilities

• Receives work order requests for facilities maintenance from employees and is the 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, ensuring timely communication, customer service, and problem resolution.
• Supports overall Facilities & EH&S duties including coordination and execution of safety audits, office moves, equipment calibration & cleaning service, office moves, and reconfigurations.
• Assists I.T. with desktop configuration and support during moves and as necessary.
• Inspects and performs preventative maintenance or as-needed repairs on facilities or systems, including mechanical or electrical systems, HVAC, generators, fire and safety systems; makes basic repairs and coordinates work of outside vendors or suppliers if necessary.
• Oversees equipment preventative maintenance list, ensuring new tasks are added and regular maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures that on-demand work is proactively identified and scheduled for completion within an acceptable time frame.
• Administers safety and security-related matters, including safety committee meetings, evacuation drills, and use of security software.
• Responds to and resolves system operational problems, investigates incidents, and helps enforce safety/security policies and procedures.
• Serves as a facilitator and critical participant of the emergency response team.
• Provides cross-functional support to the office manager/administrative assistant.
• Ensures the safety and security of all team members by supporting emergency response policies and procedures, including ERT trainings and evacuation drills.
• Administers off-site warehouse management, storage inventories, and retrieval systems for furniture, records, and other related items.
• Assists team members with ergonomic needs, advises, and procures equipment to support assessment results.
• Maintains department spreadsheets, forms, and documents in an organized and secure manner for ease of use, accurate posting, information sharing, and statistical reporting.
• Engages in work as dispatched by the Facilities Supervisor and reports all discrepancies to them.
• Secures appropriate level approvals when necessary.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and all levels of other company employees.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision, applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, and conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned, owns accountability and responsibility for delivering to client needs and timeliness, and provides cross-functional support to other departments as required.
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines and adheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of Facilities & Safety related experience.
• AA degree is useful.
• Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Due to the nature of this position and the occasional need to respond to urgent matters outside of regular business hours, candidates who reside within a 30-minute commute of the worksite are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay

$31.25/Hr. - $36.54/Hr.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm with some weekends.

Benefits

• 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.