Director, Facilities

Scientific Search; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life &dis

Disability benefits

Job summary

Scientific Search seeks a hands-on Director of Facilities to own operations in the Camden, NJ area, ensuring safe, compliant, and resilient lab environments while supporting plans for a new campus.

You will lead HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security; manage staff, contractors, and procurement; oversee service agreements; and handle permits and government reporting as the 24/7 facilities contact.

Qualifications

• Background in life science/medical research facility leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing & building systems.
• Experience with building management systems and MS Office / Google Workspace.
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facility operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and security.
• Manage facilities staff, contractors, vendors, and procurement.
• Oversee scientific equipment service agreements.
• Manage permits, compliance and government reporting.
• Serve as the 24/7/365 emergency facilities contact.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Leadership

Facilities operations

MS Office / Google Workspace

Education

GED

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business

Tools

Building Management Systems

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Director of Facilities

Location: Camden, NJ area

Take ownership of the facilities that protect and enable globally important biomedical research. My client needs a hands‑on facilities leader to ensure complex laboratory operations remain safe, compliant, resilient, and ready for the future—including supporting plans for a new campus.

Why You Should Apply

• $110,000–$145,000 salary range
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits
• Employer contribution to 401(a) retirement plan
• Direct impact on mission‑critical biomedical research
• Influence future campus and building plans

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead all facility operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing & security
• Manage facilities staff, contractors, vendors & procurement
• Oversee scientific equipment service agreements
• Manage permits, compliance & government reporting
• Serve as the 24/7/365 emergency facilities contact

About You

• GED required; Bachelor’s in Science or Business preferred
• Life science/medical research facility leadership is essential
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing & building systems
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace & building management systems
• Independent leader with strong communication & team management skills