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SalaryCryogene is the industry’s most trusted biostorage facility specializing in the secure storage of biological specimens. Utilizing the latest freezer technology and computer inventory control software, Cryogene will cost effectively fulfill all of your sample storage requirements. They have proudly provided storage, receiving and distribution for local, regional, national and international research centers for over 15 years. Cryogene is conveniently located in metropolitan Houston, Texas, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center complex. Our secure facilities offer over 27,000 square feet of biostorage.
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for maintenance and repairs of critical infrastructure in the Biorepository. They will ensure all equipment is operating correctly, properly maintained, tested, calibrated, and validated (e.g. freezers, LN2 tanks, HVAC, generator, BMS, IT systems, coms infrastructure etc.). They will also be responsible for maintaining contracts with facilities maintenance companies to ensure repairs and preventative maintenance are completed on time in full. In addition, they will also be responsible for general maintenance and repairs throughout the Biorepository.
Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Ensure equipment calibration and validation schedules are maintained
- Manage preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment
- Ensuring adequate, accurate documentation for all procedures is maintained
- Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance of all major equipment (including, but not limited to generators, HVAC, air handling, BMS, temperature monitoring and security systems)
- Ensuring all mechanical refrigeration units are maintained and all LN2 vessels are checked daily and filled appropriately
- Line management responsibility for Facilities Technicians as required
- Management of all third-party contractors when on site
- Participation in the management of all maintenance contracts utilizing cost control practices where applicable
- Active role in the site "On-Call" requirements – responding to all alarms, including out-of-hours (24/7 on a rotating cycle with other team members)
- Act as a site Keyholder
- Assistance when required with daily local deliveries and driving company vehicle
- General maintenance and repairs around the site
- Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with health, safety and environmental statutory, regulatory and company regulations
- Ensure all changes to safety legislation are incorporated and implemented within the framework of the Site Health & Safety Policy
- To carry out all duties in compliance with required quality and GMP standards
- To undertake any other additional duties as requested by the Operations Manager
- To participate in client audits and facility presentations as required
Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to ensure cryorepository operation quality and service standards.
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Working knowledge of equipment maintenance in a GMP environment
- Good understanding of quality management
- Experience of HVAC, refrigeration systems, power distribution systems
- Working knowledge of cryogenic gas storage & distribution systems (desirable)
- Establishment and management of service providers, including service level agreements
- Flexible and adaptable with good interpersonal skills
- Able to analyze problems and define solutions.
- Attention to detail – "right first time" mentality
- Able to work under pressure and to support others within team.
- Good organizational, verbal, written and numerical skills
- Builds customer commitment
- Supports operational excellence (30/30)
- Focus on priorities (80/20)
- Teamwork, collaboration, and accountability (90/10)
- Emphasis on business growth
- Effective problem solving and decision making
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience as a Facilities Technician/manager or in a similar role.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent education and/or experience
- Frequently required to type, sit, stand, walk, lift/carry up to 50lbs. Occasionally required to push/roll 280kg lb liquid nitrogen dewars and 4-500kg freezers (with support), and work from a platform ladder
- Controlled environment storage and distribution operations experience
- Health, Safety and Environmental operations experience; Health, Safety & Environmental certification highly desirable (eg OSHA)
- Project management experience (desirable)
- Experience with contract management and budgetary control
- Proficient computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams to meet goals and metrics
Training Scope
Position requires minimally Read Only training in all applicable Cryorepository Operations SOPs, OJT for all transportation/delivery related SOPs (see training plan).
Employee must be qualified in equipment installation procedures prior to independent execution.
Other Requirements
Position may require use of hazardous chemicals and materials, including liquid nitrogen, dry ice, human tissue and body fluids, such as blood. Handling of human specimens may result in possible blood borne pathogen exposure. CryoGene has specific safety methods to reduce employee exposure to hazardous agents.
