Facilities Technician I

Neurocrine Biosciences; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Family leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in Kentucky is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform mechanical service calls and in-house repairs across the site, supporting the facilities and EHS teams in daily operations for both lab and office areas.

Role includes handling carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and equipment setup, plus relocations, events, and space commissioning. Collaborative work with vendors and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / Associates degree.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in basic HVAC, electrical and plumbing, painting/drywall, lighting and ballast replacement.
• Proficient in furniture repair and installation.
• Knowledge of laboratory gas systems and equipment (including incubators and freezers).
• Must be able to read and work off blueprints, schematics and from technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced.
• Knowledgeable in general, fire prevention, electrical, hazmat, and laboratory safety.
• Knowledge of maintenance and environmental standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment trouble shooting and/or repair (desired but not required).
• Ability to work with outside vendors to obtain supplies, equipment, contracts, and services.
• Develops skills to perform basic activities in own job.
• Learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations.
• Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.
• Must have basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated proactive individual that can work unsupervised with a high level of detail.
• Completes work assigned in a reliable, consistent manner while working successfully as an individually and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to facilities help desk requests in a timely manner while providing a high level of customer service, communication, and support
• Support special projects assigned to support relocations/reconfigurations, storage/inventory, set up of new services, laboratory requirements, commissioning and decommissioning of space, etc.
• Assist with internal employee and lab relocations
• Perform work in one or more maintenance trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, lighting, etc.
• Assist with the logistics and set ups for corporate events and conference rooms
• Perform routine repair, maintenance, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment in both lab and office areas
• Support and provide backup duties/tasks facilities
• Monitor, order, and deliver gases for laboratory use
• Perform daily, weekly building walks to monitor the general operation, safety, and condition of the facility.
• Proactively communicate, plan, and implement solutions in conjunction with the operations team to resolve findings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC basics

Painting

Equipment repair

Blueprints

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Lab gas systems

Education

HS Diploma/Associate

Job description

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Performs mechanical service calls and in house repairs throughout facility and grounds. Supports the team's objectives and carries out day to day facilities operations to include, but not limited to, general building repair & maintenance, installation, repair, and maintenance of furniture/fixtures/equipment in both lab and office areas and special projects as assigned to support both the facilities and EHS teams.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Respond to facilities help desk requests in a timely manner while providing a high level of customer service, communication, and support


• Support special projects assigned to support relocations/reconfigurations, storage/inventory, set up of new services, laboratory requirements, commissioning and decommissioning of space, etc.


• Assist with internal employee and lab relocations


• Perform work in one or more maintenance trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, lighting, etc.


• Assist with the logistics and set ups for corporate events and conference rooms


• Perform routine repair, maintenance, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment in both lab and office areas


• Support and provide backup duties/tasks facilities


• Monitor, order, and deliver gases for laboratory use


• Perform daily, weekly building walks to monitor the general operation, safety, and condition of the facility.


• Proactively communicate, plan, and implement solutions in conjunction with the operations team to resolve findings


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / Associates degree


• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license


• Proficient in basic HVAC, electrical and plumbing, painting/drywall, lighting and ballast replacement


• Proficient in furniture repair and installation


• Knowledge of laboratory gas systems and equipment (including incubators and freezers)


• Must be able to read and work off blueprints, schematics and from technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced


• Knowledgeable in general, fire prevention, electrical, hazmat, and laboratory safety


• Knowledge of maintenance and environmental standards


• Knowledge of laboratory equipment trouble shooting and/or repair (desired but not required)


• Ability to work with outside vendors to obtain supplies, equipment, contracts, and services


• Develops skills to perform basic activities in own job


• Learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks


• Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations


• Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks


• Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives


• Must have basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office


• Highly motivated proactive individual that can work unsupervised with a high level of detail


• Completes work assigned in a reliable, consistent manner while working successfully as an individually and within a team environment

#LI-TM1

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $20.39-$27.30. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 15% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.

• Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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PASSION: We are driven and love what we do. We are committed to our goals and to making a difference. INTEGRITY: We do the right thing for patients and our community. We take accountability. We speak up. COLLABORATION: We trust one another. We are inclusive. We are respectful. We are transparent. Together we succeed. INNOVATION: We seek and create optimal solutions. TENACITY: We do not quit. We adapt. We accomplish what others cannot. Come join our team during this exciting time of growth and opportunities!