Sr. Facilities Technician

Neurocrine Continental; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee and maintain company facilities, coordinating improvements, safety procedures, and equipment management across lab and office spaces. You will lead vendors, supervise technicians, and ensure compliant operations in a biotech environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in facility management, HVAC/electrical/plumbing knowledge, and strong communication skills to support internal teams and external contractors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate's degree with 4+ years in facility management or related field.
• Biotech/pharma facility experience preferred.
• Able to read blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, lighting.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and contractors.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage facility improvement projects and address complex issues.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for services.
• Maintain facility documentation, safety procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Manage facilities help desk requests with strong customer service.
• Lead internal relocations, reconfigurations, and space management.
• Oversee maintenance trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, lighting).
• Coordinate logistics and setup for corporate events and conference rooms.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance of furniture, fixtures, equipment.
• Provide guidance to junior facilities technicians.
• Monitor and manage gases for laboratory use.
• Conduct daily/weekly building walks and plan improvements with operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

Painting & drywall

Blueprints & schematics

MS Office

Vendor management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree

Facility management certification (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )

About the Role:

Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the facilities and equipment of the company. Completes a wide range of tasks related to facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements. Addresses complex facility-related challenges and provides guidance to less-experienced colleagues. _

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Coordinate and manage facility improvement projects and identify/address complex technical issues related to facility operations
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for specialized facility services
• Implement and maintain facility-related documentation and records, including safety procedures and equipment manuals
• Manage facilities help desk requests and ensure timely response with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional customer service, clear communication, and comprehensive support
• Lead and coordinate internal employee and lab relocations, reconfigurations, storage/inventory as well as space commissioning and decommissioning while demonstrating a proactive approach and commitment to operational excellence
• Oversee and execute tasks in various maintenance trades such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting, and lighting, with an expanded scope of responsibilities
• Manage the logistics and setup for corporate events and conference rooms, ensuring seamless and professional execution
• Perform routine inspections, repairs, maintenance, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment in both lab and office areas, demonstrating proactivity and attention to detail to ensure safety and compliance
• Provides primary support for facilities and guidance to junior facilities technicians, prepared to take on additional backup duties and tasks as needed
• Supervise the monitoring, ordering, and delivery of gases for laboratory use, ensuring consistent and efficient supply management
• Conduct daily and weekly building walks to monitor overall facility operation, safety, and condition, and take the lead in planning and implementing solutions in collaboration with the operations team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / Associate's degree and 4+ years of related experience
• Relevant certification or license in facility management or a related field may be required
• Biotech/Pharma facility work including laboratory space highly preferred
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license
• Strong understanding in HVAC, electrical and plumbing, painting/drywall, lighting and ballast replacement
• Demonstrated ability in furniture repair and installation
• Strong knowledge of laboratory gas systems and equipment (including incubators and freezers)
• Must be able to read and work off blueprints, schematics and from technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced
• Strong understanding in general, fire prevention, electrical, hazmat, and laboratory safety
• Knowledge of maintenance and environmental standards
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment trouble shooting and/or repair (desired but not required)
• Ability to work with outside vendors to obtain supplies, equipment, contracts, and services
• Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations
• Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
• Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
• Must have proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated proactive individual that can work unsupervised with a high level of detail
• Completes work assigned in a reliable, consistent manner while working successfully as an individual and within a team environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.