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Senior Facilities Manager

Brainchildbio
Location
Seattle, WA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Business Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in facilities management, lab operations, or lab equipment management, ideally within biotech, pharma, or a regulated life sciences environment
  • Demonstrated experience building processes and safety programs from scratch
  • Working knowledge of lab safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, biosafety standards) and experience implementing compliant safety routines
  • Prior experience managing or leading a small team, including contractors
  • Strong cross-functional partnership skills comfortable working directly with scientists, safety leads, and operations/people functions
  • Experience managing vendor relationships, service contracts, and facilities budgets
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with lab equipment systems (calibration tracking, CMMS, or similar)
What the job really is

The Senior Facilities Manager at Brainchild Bio will be responsible for establishing and managing the facilities operations and lab safety program from the ground up. This role involves designing processes, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing a small team for day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The manager will collaborate with various departments to align facilities capacity with operational needs and maintain readiness for audits and inspections.

Things to weigh
  • 1-year contract with potential for extension or conversion based on business needs
  • Onsite presence required at BCB's Seattle facility Monday through Thursday
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