Job Description
Job Title: Operations Specialist/Facilities Coordinator
Location: Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 06 months with potential for conversion
About the Role:
The Client’s Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine is seeking an Operations Specialist 1 to support the maintenance, repair, and validation of a cGMP facility producing innovative cell and gene therapies. This role involves coordinating building operations, ensuring safety compliance, managing projects, and supporting lab and facility administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for building/facility maintenance and operations; coordinate preventive maintenance, vendor work, and troubleshooting.
- Manage property administration, including inventory tracking, purchase orders, and record-keeping.
- Implement facility security programs and monitor access control systems.
- Coordinate small projects, space planning, and move management activities.
- Oversee safety compliance, hazardous waste management, and emergency preparedness.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience in facilities operations, maintenance management, or lab environment support
- Strong project coordination and space management skills
- Knowledge of safety and compliance standards in laboratory settings
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Why Join Us:
Be part of a collaborative team advancing cutting-edge therapies for rare diseases, within a world-class research environment.