Manager of Cultureware Production and Facilities

Sartorius; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health and well-being programs

Flexible work schedules

Professional development & training

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sartorius in Ashland, MA is seeking an experienced operations leader for Cultureware Production and facility management in a regulated biotech setting. The role blends hands-on production with systemwide oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

You will lead schedules, manage materials and equipment, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across HVAC, labs, and support infrastructure, while upholding Quality Control and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Cultureware Production and Facilities Operations experience in a regulated setting.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Cultureware Production operations and define production schedules with cost, quality, and time targets.
• Oversee procurement of materials, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and maintenance of production machinery.
• Train, mentor, and support staff to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Manage facility systems (HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical) per Quality Control guidelines.
• Coordinate build-out and repurposing of laboratory space for evolving objectives.
• Serve as Vice Chairman of Safety Committee and enforce Hazard Communication policies to OSHA standards.
• Conduct annual fire safety training and maintain eye wash stations and safety showers.
• Reduce operating costs by optimizing contractor use and promoting in-house repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or equivalent

Job description

This role combines operational leadership with hands‑on responsibility for Cultureware Production and facility operations within a regulated biotech environment. The position plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production conditions while continuously developing people, processes, and infrastructure in support of better health solutions.

Location: This is an onsite role in our Asland, MA office.

What You Will Accomplish Together with Us:

• Lead daily Cultureware Production operations and define production schedules aligned with cost, quality, and time targets
• Oversee procurement of raw materials, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and maintenance of production machinery
• Train, mentor, and support staff members to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations
• Manage and maintain Bio‑Tech and manufacturing facility systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and laboratory equipment, in compliance with strict Quality Control guidelines
• Coordinate build‑out and repurposing of laboratory space to support evolving company objectives
• Serve as Vice Chairman of the Safety Committee, including instituting a Hazard Communication Policy and identifying and correcting safety deficiencies to OSHA standards
• Conduct annual fire safety training and manage eye wash stations and safety showers across the facility
• Reduce facility operating costs by optimizing contractor usage, performing repairs inhouse where appropriate, and promoting proper equipment use to minimize downtime

What will convince us:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Cultureware Production and Facilities Operations within a regulated manufacturing or biotech environment
• OSHA 10 certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Alignment with core values of Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment

What We Offer:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
• Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well‑being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 401k (with generous company match)
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e‑mail at [e-mail].

About Sartorius:

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real‑world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution.