Facilities Coordinator

Solvias; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Solvias, located at our RTP headquarters in North Carolina, seeks a Facilities Coordinator to support daily laboratory and facility operations. This role ensures a clean, organized, and well‑supplied environment enabling scientific teams to focus on analytical testing.

The candidate will manage inventory, material movement, and waste handling with strong attention to safety and compliance. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a fast‑paced setting with emphasis on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 3 years related experience, or Associates with 2 years, or Bachelor’s with no experience.
• Working knowledge of building management systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and regulated waste handling.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, inventory systems).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to wear PPE and work in cleanroom or controlled environments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day‑to‑day custodian for the lab, ensuring removal of trash, cleanliness of shared spaces.
• Coordinate with lab staff to ensure smooth daily operations and resolve logistical issues.
• Ability to perform basic carpentry to ensure facility integrity and appearance through hands‑on repair and restoration tasks.
• Act as backup for Sample Management team when a team member is not available.
• Support department in deviations, investigations, and change controls for facilities related matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

PPE compliance

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma + 3 years related experience

Associates degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field + 2 years

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field + no experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Located at our large molecule headquarters in RTP, North Carolina, the Facilities Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting daily laboratory and facility operations at our RTP location, ensuring a clean, organized, and well-supplied environment that enables scientific teams to focus on analytical testing. This hands‑on position is responsible for maintaining laboratory cleanliness, managing inventory and supplies, coordinating material movement, and assisting with regulated waste handling and facility upkeep. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where operational excellence and compliance are key.

Position Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Located at our large molecule headquarters in RTP, North Carolina, the Facilities Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting daily laboratory and facility operations at our RTP location, ensuring a clean, organized, and well-supplied environment that enables scientific teams to focus on analytical testing. This hands‑on position is responsible for maintaining laboratory cleanliness, managing inventory and supplies, coordinating material movement, and assisting with regulated waste handling and facility upkeep. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where operational excellence and compliance are key.

Responsibilities

Critical Performance Areas

• Dispose of laboratory waste and expired materials in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in moving regulated waste from laboratory areas to the main accumulation area.
• Receive and log incoming packages and deliveries to the facility.
• Transport materials and supplies throughout the building as needed.
• Restock common‑use items and ensure timely ordering and replenishment of safety items i.e., gloves, pig mats, walk off mats etc.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory receipt and lab distribution
• Ensure timely completion of periodic lab safety checklist items.
• Perform daily site walk through and verify functional check on all major systems and utilities that are critical to our daily operations.
• Assist with monitoring the building management system (BMS) as needed, investigate the issue(s), and follow procedures to identify and implement the appropriate solutions.
• Maintain records for equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibration
• Monitor and change out CO2, LN2, and other gases not located in lab space as required
• Attend daily stand‑up team meetings and provide clear updates and escalations
• Escort facilities vendors to approved areas and address any concerns, if unable to address concerns bring concerns to Facilities manager

Essential Job Functions

• Act as the day‑to‑day custodian for the lab, ensuring removal of trash, cleanliness of shared spaces,
• Coordinate with lab staff to ensure smooth daily operations and resolve logistical issues
• Ability to perform basic carpentry to ensure facility integrity and appearance through hands‑on repair and restoration tasks
• Act as backup for Sample Management team when a team member is not available
• Support department in deviations, investigations, and change controls for facilities related matters.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma with a minimum 3 years related experience; or Associates degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with 2 years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with no experience.
• Working knowledge of building management systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and move materials (up to 50 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and regulated waste handling.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, inventory systems).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to wear PPE and work in cleanroom or controlled environments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

Other Desired Skills/Abilities

• Experience in a startup a plus
• CRO and GMP experience preferred.
• Bioworks and safety certifications preferred
• Experience with HVAC and VRF systems preferred
• Experience with LIMS Labware 8 or other similar systems preferred.

Disclaimer: Solvias North America does not currently offer relocation packages or sponsor work visas. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the location of the job posting.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.