Facilities Technician II

At BioLegend (part of Revvity, Inc.) we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being part of Revvity, a global provider of health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services for life sciences and diagnostics, allows us to extend the mission of enabling our customers to do legendary discovery. Join us and make a difference!

Reporting to the Facility Supervisor, the Facilities Technician II is responsible for the maintenance and repair of facility/campus, laboratory, and automated order fulfillment equipment. This includes traditional facilities maintenance, plus program coordination, QA non-conformance investigations and documentation. It also includes lifecycle maintenance of lab equipment, including installation, validation, troubleshooting, preventive & corrective maintenance, monitoring, and adjustment of lab equipment (e.g. centrifuges, incubators, plate washers, plate readers, shakers, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, balances, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, vacuum pumps, lyophilizers, and refrigerated equipment). Will also coordinate vendors for maintenance and repairs to mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, emergency generators, HVAC, deionized water systems, temperature monitoring systems, compressed air/CO2/vacuum distribution systems, RODI systems, and other building systems. Will rotate in a group of on-call technicians. The technician must understand and enforce EHS standards, including general safety, PPE, industrial, chemical, and biohazard. Excellent writing and administrative skills required to accurately perform and document. Requires ability to quickly build supportive professional relationships with lab and administrative employees, service providers, and contractors, while conducting daily business in accordance with applicable Quality Program standards and regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and repair various types of facility, laboratory, and automated order fulfillment equipment. Includes parts sourcing and vendor coordination.
• Prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and repairs in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with, and support coworkers, internal customers, and vendors.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors. Monitor and evaluate work performed. Be accountable for quality, efficiency, cost, and timeline.
• Adhere to rigorous Quality Assurance, EHS, and Preventive Maintenance programs, including quality of work and administrative/computer tasks.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Actively learn new programs and equipment software.
• Other projects or responsibilities may be required.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• High School graduate
• Five years of experience in facility maintenance or lab equipment maintenance & repair
• Three years biotech experience

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Two years or more combined college and technical school.
• Four years or more experience that includes facility maintenance, lab equipment installation & repair, automated order fulfillment system, and automated controls
• Professional certification in a relevant technical trade such as HVAC, control systems, automation, plumbing, fire safety, or electrical.

The base salary range for this full-time non exempt position is $83,000-$90,000 (annualized). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.