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BioLife Solutions, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Manager Facilities

Bothell, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $159K/yr

5+ years exp

BioLife Solutions is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of class-defining cell and gene therapy bioproduction tools and services. The Manager Facilities is responsible for overseeing facilities and equipment at the WA sites, ensuring compliance with standards and policies, and providing leadership to the facilities department team members.

Biotechnology

Responsibilities

Owns and oversees equipment/facilities qualification and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring compliance to all SOPs and Standards

Ensure all equipment is calibrated, maintained and operational in accordance to the manufacturing schedule

Take proactive action to ensure BioLife Solution’s operations continually using the most suitable equipment and facilities support systems available

Full on-site oversight of facilities operations and services in leased and owned offices, inclusive of critical lab spaces and cleanroom environments

Ensure continual operation of cGMP cleanrooms

Ensure appropriate triage and execution of all facilities related tasks in alignment with KPI targets

Manages cGMP facility pest control program

Manages cGMP and non-cGMP cleaning program (non-clean room space)

Manages facility access control program

Manage facility waste stream program

Maintains relationship with Building Management

Tracks all building maintenance request to completion

Coordinate office requirements for space planning, furniture, or cubicle assignment

Develop functional KPIs and associated performance goals

Hires and trains members of the team

Oversee the daily work of department team members

Maintains team member performance and terminations in accordance with company policy

Ensures the program is compliant to applicable quality requirements

Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes. Owns implementation of quality improvements as assigned, in partnership with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

Performs investigations and owns CAPA projects to effective implementation, as assigned

Perform as Facilities SME for all client and regulatory audit and inspections

Ensure self and team work in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk

Comply with applicable policies & regulations including but not limited to using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions as soon as possible

Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace in compliance with applicable policies & regulations

Reports and appropriately escalate all safety issues and all injuries within required timelines

Management of building code and regulatory compliance in partnership with Environmental Health & Safety team

Be a resource for equipment and facility validation for other BioLife platforms

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and/or participating in professional societies

Develops functional KPIs and associated performance goals. Achieves those goals

Qualification

GMP complianceProject managementTeam leadershipEquipment managementFacilities managementQuality complianceAnalytical skillsCMRP CertificationMicrosoft OfficeSmartsheet experienceInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Proven experience leading, managing and coaching team members

Strong interpersonal skills both verbal and written communication

Effective decision making and analytical ability to render sound decisions and recommendations based on data, circumstances, options, and consequences

Must be a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Proven equipment/facilities related project management skills

Strong attention to detail

Education Minimum: Associate degree

A minimum of 5 years of Biotech or GMP industry experience in program management

1+ years Managing Equipment or Facilities

A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience

Experience managing and developing team members

Experience writing or executing validations

Experience overseeing and implementing large projects

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (word, excel, outlook, etc.)

Must be willing to travel to other sites occasionally