Lab Operations & Facilities Specialist

CBRE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Lab Operations and Facilities Technician role in San Diego provides hands-on laboratory and site operations support to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient research activities. This onsite position interfaces with EHS, RDES, and external service providers to maintain equipment readiness and overall lab readiness.

The role emphasizes supplier and asset management, inventory control, and coordination of maintenance, safety programs, and audits to sustain uninterrupted research operations in

Qualifications

• Related experience in lab and facilities with documentation, compliance, and lab operations support

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory spaces in a clean, organized, and science-ready condition
• Stock and manage laboratory consumables, including receipt, organization, and replenishment
• Support chemical inventory management
• Perform basic buffer and media preparation (Internal Note – this would be a bonus skill set but not mandatory)
• Stock and maintain shared spaces such as kitchens and breakrooms
• Support fixed asset management and service contracts for laboratory equipment
• Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and routine tasks such as freezer defrosting
• Monitor laboratory gas levels and coordinate gas cylinder changes
• Act as a liaison between lab staff, EHS, Facilities, and other internal departments
• Provide oversight of facility services such as lab and office housekeeping, dry ice supply, waste management including general and hazardous waste and lab coat program
• Coordinate with external vendors such as janitorial, lab garments suppliers, dry ice providers, waste management providers, service contractors, and building engineers
• Coordinate cost estimates, purchase order creation and invoice approval for third party vendors
• Schedule, escort, and oversee third-party vendors while on site
• Provide clear communication and notifications related to vendor activities
• Assist EHS with hazardous and biohazardous material management
• Provide oversight of the hazardous waste management provider
• Maintain PPE inventory and support emergency equipment inspections
• Prepare laboratories for audits, inspections, and site tours
• Coordinate new hire lab workspace setup and onboarding support
• Support the creation and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, and site documentation
• Assist with strategic planning for future space needs, lab expansion, and relocations
• Comply with all site EHS policies, procedures, and training requirements
• Use required PPE and follow safe work practices at all times
• Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, or deviations
• Support audit readiness and continuous improvement activities
• Demonstrates accountability for personal safety and the safety of others
• Collaborates effectively across functions and with external partners
• Supports a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Job description

CBRE Lab Operations and Facilities Technician role in San Diego provides hands-on laboratory and site operations support to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient research activities. This onsite position interfaces with EHS, RDES, and external service providers to maintain equipment readiness and overall lab readiness.

The role emphasizes supplier and asset management, inventory control, and coordination of maintenance, safety programs, and audits to sustain uninterrupted research operations in