Facilities & Operations Lead - Lab & Building Systems

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking a Facilities and Operations Manager for the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research to ensure building and laboratory infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

You will oversee maintenance requests, coordinate routine upkeep, and supervise Core Facility staff to support construction and relocations with KI Administration leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience in laboratory or academic building operations and project management preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for building and equipment maintenance and repair requests.
• Track and follow up on work orders and service calls with MIT departments and external vendors.
• Schedule and coordinate routine maintenance for building systems, laboratory equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of Glassware Preparation Core Facility staff.
• Support small-scale construction, renovation, and relocation projects in coordination with KI Administration leadership.
• Coordinate management of construction activities and minimize disruption to building operations.
• Develop and maintain building contingency plans in partnership with the EHS Coordinator.
• Maintain building and laboratory security, including oversight of related systems and security initiatives.
• Manage utility services, safety equipment, and environmental control systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication (oral and written)

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

Mac OS X

Microsoft Office

CAD

Computerized building systems

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking a Facilities and Operations Manager for the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research to ensure building and laboratory infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

You will oversee maintenance requests, coordinate routine upkeep, and supervise Core Facility staff to support construction and relocations with KI Administration leadership.