Sr. Building Engineer - Biological Safety Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Biological Safety Technician to support a pharmaceutical client in a regulated lab setting. This Monday–Friday day-shift role focuses on safety, reliability, and performance of laboratory systems and equipment, from containment cabinets to HEPA-filtered gear.

You will calibrate, test, and certify equipment, maintain safety compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable critical scientific work in a world-class environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of related experience; Universal CFC certification a plus.
• Driver's license required.
• NSF49 BSC accreditation and ASHRAE110 preferred; Certification through CETA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, calibration, certification, and maintenance on lab equipment and environments.
• Align with applicable codes, regulations, and safety directives for building operations.
• Coordinate and inspect work by outside contractors; respond to inquiries from clients and staff.
• Advise and implement preventive maintenance programs; perform repairs as needed.
• Review and sign off on inspections of building systems to meet prescribed environmental conditions.
• Mentor others to develop expertise across the function; lead by example in CBRE RISE values.
• Contribute to multi-discipline teams to achieve service objectives; support new processes and standards.

Skills

Lab safety

Equipment maintenance

Contractor coordination

MS Office & CMMS

Education

High School Diploma / GED

NSF49 BSC accreditation

ASHRAE110 certification

CETA certification (a plus)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

Join CBRE as a Biological Safety Technician supporting a leading pharmaceutical client in a highly regulated and innovative laboratory environment. In this Monday through Friday day-shift role, you will play a critical part in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of essential laboratory systems and equipment. Working with cutting-edge technologies, you will oversee biological safety cabinets, laboratory containment systems, fume hoods, HEPA-filtered equipment, and the calibration of laboratory instruments that support critical scientific research and manufacturing activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and working in a collaborative, mission-driven setting. You will be responsible for ensuring sophisticated building and laboratory systems operate at peak performance while supporting compliance, safety, and operational excellence. At CBRE, you'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals, and make a meaningful impact in a world-class pharmaceutical environment where your contributions directly support life-changing scientific advancements.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform testing, calibration, certification, and maintenance on a diverse array of lab equipment and environments, either at client sites or in specialized workshop facilities.
• Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Coordinate and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
• Advise the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Review and sign off on inspections of building systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within build capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Mentor others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Give to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 5-8 years of job-related experience. Universal CFC certification a plus.
• Driver's license required.
• NSF49 BSC accreditation and ASHRAE110 preferred. Certification through CETA a plus!
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc., and CMMS
• Ability to calculate figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.