Facilities Associate

Title: Facilities Associate

Location: Exton, PA (onsite)

Reports to: Senior Facilities Manager

Company:

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Summary:

The Facilities Associate is responsible for ensuring the safety, functionality, and upkeep of all company facilities. This role involves performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. The Facilities Associate is expected to be proactive and hands-on, with the ability to support multiple facilities as needed in a 2 mile radius ensuring a safe and efficient workplace in compliance with company standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs/oversees general repair and maintenance involving HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Performs daily rounds of critical utilities and updates the system logbook accordingly.
• General maintenance may include replacing and/or repairing lighting, incidental carpentry, paint, ceiling tiles, bathroom fixtures, moving furniture-fixtures-equipment, etc.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to ensure systems run smoothly and efficiently.
• Keep accurate records of completed work, parts used, and maintenance schedules.
• Performs work as assigned via Computer Maintenance Management System and documents work performed in a timely manner.
• Interface with professional contractors, and third party vendors for projects and tasks as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• May perform minor renovations or installations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in facilities or a related field (experience can be substituted for relevant technical training).
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferably with technical training courses. Advanced education is a plus, but not critical.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical facility is a plus.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from drawings or a rough sketch.
• Knowledge of all equipment, safety, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Use hand and power tools
• Work off a ladder
• Ability to work on ladders or lifts in high ceiling areas.
• Occasionally work outdoors or on a roof.
• Work with and/or coordinate work of third-party vendors.
• MUST have a can-do mentality
• Ability to work within a TEAM structure or independently to ensure project tasks are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.