Lab Facilities Coordinator (Operations & Safety)

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

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