Lead Facilities Technician - GMP & Projects

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting‑edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient‑centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care). Position Summary Facilities is responsible for the GMP preventive maintenance program, corrective repairs and building upkeep, construction, commissioning, and decommissioning of equipment, and supervising 3rd party contractors who perform maintenance, construction, and cleaning services. Schedule This position is onsite Sunday to Thursday starting at 7:30am in our new Burlington, MA location. Position Scope Perform preventive and corrective maintenance with strict accordance to SOPs. Complete detailed documentation of maintenance work and follow established procedures for GMP document completion, review, and filing / retention. Understand and interpret system documentation including blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, specifications, and operating manuals in performing maintenance and repair activities. Assist in the installation of new equipment and plant systems. Assist in decommissioning of equipment and systems. Participate in cleanroom, laboratory, and office construction projects by cleaning, sanitizing, performing construction work, supervising contractors, moving materials. Perform general facility upkeep including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Respond to urgent work requests regarding employee safety and / or spills. Complete routine building inspection for reliability, environmental, and health and safety factors. Sign in, train, escort, and sign out outside Vendors while they work on site. Coordinate and plan contractor visits to the site, including review of scope of work, obtaining quotations, generating purchase requisitions, and approving invoices for work completed. Supply information and technical data for procurement of equipment repair parts. Perform light material handling duties. Participate on a rotational “On‑Call” program to supply technical support during off hour periods. Perform work with little or no supervision and guidance from more‑experienced technicians and / or supervisor. May delegate and oversee work of less‑experienced employees to accomplish tasks. Receive general instructions for all work and participate in planning and communication for work events. Lead building construction events. Provide onsite support to Cambridge as needed. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. 4-7 years of experience with facilities and maintenance. Preferred Qualifications Construction experience. Trade licensing. Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate complex tasks involving multiple events and team members. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Work Schedule – Sundays through Thursdays 7:30am-4pm. Why Vericel? Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care. Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives. The hourly wage range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $28 - $35 an hour. The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above. In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited. EEO Statement All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vericel® Corporation