Manager of Cultureware Production and Facilities

About the role

This role combines operational leadership with hands‑on responsibility for Cultureware Production and facility operations within a regulated biotech environment. The position plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production conditions while continuously developing people, processes, and infrastructure in support of better health solutions. This is an onsite role in our Asland, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Cultureware Production operations and define production schedules aligned with cost, quality, and time targets
• Oversee procurement of raw materials, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and maintenance of production machinery
• Train, mentor, and support staff members to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations
• Manage and maintain Bio‑Tech and manufacturing facility systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and laboratory equipment, in compliance with strict Quality Control guidelines
• Cook up and coordinate build‑out and repurposing of laboratory space to support evolving company objectives
• Serve as Vice Chairman of the Safety Committee, including instituting a Hazard Communication Policy and identifying and correcting safety deficiencies to OSHA standards
• Conduct annual fire safety training and manage eye wash stations and safety showers across the facility
• Reduce facility operating costs by optimizing contractor usage, performing repairs inhouse where appropriate, and promoting proper equipment use to minimize downtime

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Cultureware Production and Facilities Operations within a regulated manufacturing or biotech environment
• OSHA 10 certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Alignment with core values of Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment

Qualifications

What Will Convince Us

Skills

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Benefits

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
• Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
• Retail Savings Plan: 401k (with generous company match)
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Pay

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Schedule

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