Senior Facilities Leader, Life Sciences & Lab Ops

Azenta; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager in South Plainfield, NJ to lead the facilities strategy, operations, and safety programs for lab and office environments. You will manage vendors, budgets, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with GMP/GLP standards and QA/EHS requirements.

You will oversee maintenance, life-safety systems, and infrastructure upgrades, and coach a team to deliver reliable, compliant, and cost-effective facilities services.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of progressive facilities management experience in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building infrastructure.
• Experience in GMP/GLP environments preferred.
• OSHA regulations and building codes knowledge; OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities strategy and day-to-day operations for lab and office spaces.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and QA/EHS alignment with site leadership.
• Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and capital projects to optimize costs.
• Develop SOPs, preventive maintenance, and emergency response processes.
• Mentor facilities staff and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

GMP/GLP

MEP systems

Building automation

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field

Tools

CMMS

BMS

MS Office

Job description

Azenta is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager in South Plainfield, NJ to lead the facilities strategy, operations, and safety programs for lab and office environments. You will manage vendors, budgets, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with GMP/GLP standards and QA/EHS requirements.

You will oversee maintenance, life-safety systems, and infrastructure upgrades, and coach a team to deliver reliable, compliant, and cost-effective facilities services.