Team Lead, Facility Operations

Reporting location: Rockville, MD. Reporting manager: Director, Facility and Vivarium Operations.

Primary Objectives

Support in vivo oncology studies through equipment management; facility operations and maintenance; equipment receipt and installation; and supply receipt and distribution.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, calibration, and testing of equipment
• Coordinate and oversee end-users and waste haulers to manage waste streams
• Coordinate and oversee end-users and monitoring companies to maintain equipment set points
• Responsible for facility maintenance and upkeep
• Oversee supply receipt and distribution systems and processes

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrable strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a strong sense of accountability, integrity and confidentiality
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound and accurate judgment in making timely decisions
• Superior planning, organizational, computer, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to respond to after hours/off hours equipment emergencies
• Ability and eagerness to assist with other duties in a dynamic environment
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures and relevant regulations and laws
• Ability to observe and understand regulatory requirements related to equipment management

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience
• Experience in contract research animal facility, laboratory, or industry setting required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time using a computer in a typical office environment in a multi-level facility
• Some activities require repetitive motion and reaching, pulling or pushing
• In carrying out the duties of the job there will be frequent exposure to fumes and chemical hazards
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue