Facilities Specialist [Remote]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our lab in Greenfield, IN. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic authorities. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

A Day in the Life:
Join our Facilities team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As Lead Facilities Coordinator, you'll oversee facility operations and maintenance while ensuring optimal workplace conditions for our colleagues. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to maintain our facilities, coordinate with vendors, manage work orders, and implement improvement initiatives. You'll be responsible for overseeing preventive maintenance schedules, responding to facility needs, managing building systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll help create an environment that promotes productivity, safety, and innovation.

Keys to Success:
• 4 years of facilities management or maintenance experience in a regulated industrial/laboratory environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: facilities management, engineering, or related technical field
• Professional certifications in facilities management, electrical systems, or HVAC operations are beneficial
• Advanced knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and security systems
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and work order tracking
• Project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple contractors/vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and facility management software
• Problem-solving abilities and technical troubleshooting skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of staff
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, technical drawings, and specifications
• Available for on-call emergency response duties and occasional weekend work
• Knowledge of GMP, safety regulations, and compliance requirements
• Leadership experience supervising maintenance staff or contractors
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Additional language skills beneficial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.