Facilities Technician I

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Holiday and personal days

Parental leave

Health benefits

Bonus program

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform mechanical service calls and in-house repairs across a research campus, supporting both facilities and EHS teams. You will handle furniture/fixtures, lighting, and equipment setup in labs and offices with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include timely help-desk responses, relocations, and assisting with space optimization, plus routine inspections and vendor coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or an Associate degree is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting/drywall, lighting knowledge.
• Furniture repair and installation knowledge.
• Knowledge of laboratory gas systems and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to facilities help desk requests promptly with strong customer service.
• Support relocations, reconfigurations, storage, and space setup tasks.
• Assist with internal employee and lab relocations.
• Perform maintenance trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and lighting.
• Assist with logistics for corporate events and conference rooms.
• Perform routine repair and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Monitor and deliver gases for laboratory use.
• Conduct daily/weekly building walks to assess safety and condition.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve findings and improve processes.

Skills

HVAC basics

Electrical & plumbing

Furniture repair

Read blueprints

Lab gas systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / Associates

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:

• 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

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.

Benefits:

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
• annual bonus with a target of 15% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program

We are a top place to work.

Neurocrine Biosciences was named one of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Biopharma™ 2026. We were also named a Great Place to Work® Certified company.

OUR VALUES:

• 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!

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