Sr. Facilities Technician

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation

Holiday & personal days

Parental and medical leave

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Facilities Specialist to oversee and maintain facilities and equipment across lab and office spaces in San Diego. You will coordinate improvement projects, work with contractors and vendors, and ensure safety procedures and documentation are up to date.

You will support lab relocations, manage help desk requests, and supervise routine maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related facilities experience.
• Biotech/Pharma facility work preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage facility improvement projects and address complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for specialized facility services.
• Maintain facility documentation and safety procedures.
• Manage facilities help desk requests with high level of service and communication.
• Lead internal relocations and space planning, including equipment setup and decommissioning.
• Supervise maintenance trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and lighting.
• Oversee logistics for events and conference room setups.
• Daily and weekly facility walks to monitor safety and condition; plan improvements with the operations team.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical

Plumbing

Blueprints reading

Communication

Microsoft Office

Vendor management

Proactive

Education

High School Diploma / Associate’s degree

Tools

Facility management processes

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

• 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

Hourly rate

The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $28.15-$38.41. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation
• Holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

Other Information

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

Neurocrine Biosciences was named one of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Biopharma™ 2026. We were also named a Great Place to Work® Certified company.

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