Manager, Facilities - Inotiv

The Facilities Manager oversees all facets of facilities operations and maintenance of all five Inotiv sites within the Fort Collins area. This critical role has responsibility and accountability for performing all preventative, on-demand and improvement maintenance activities including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building, employee equipment relocations, etc. Additionally, the position is responsible for ensuring validation, cleaning, and inspection of all laboratory equipment.

Facility Management & Procurement

• Implements service agreements, purchase requisitions, vendor management and tracking of goods and services received.
• Responsible for activities pertaining to design, qualification, and maintenance of utilities, equipment, systems, grounds, and other facility assets.
• Creates and implements facilities and maintenance strategies.
• Plans budgets, provides cost estimates, and schedules facility modifications.
• Oversees work performed by mechanics and contractors, including HVAC operations, janitorial services, facility grounds, etc.
• Manages construction and installation progress.
• Repairs and troubleshoots any facility repairs/breakdowns to minimize facility downtime or impact to study activities. Coordinates third party service repairs as needed.
• Monitors and ensures environment maintains proper temperature and humidity range per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations.
• Identifies and supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Performs or coordinates facility enclosure updates or changes.
• Manages Access Control and security systems.
• Serves as primary contact for all facility alarm notifications on a 24/7 basis.

Equipment Management

• Oversees the validation, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, calibration, and/or standardization for all laboratory/facility equipment.
• Ensures equipment assessments are performed for all equipment.
• Ensures equipment owners are properly scheduling and documenting all equipment related events (e.g. non-routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, calibrations etc.).
• Prepares documentation and performs equipment validation procedures.
• Ensures Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Equipment Matrix and Service Schedule are kept current and matrix is archived as required.
• Supports equipment owners in scheduling service and maintaining proper documentation to ensure compliance.
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Supervision

• Directly supervises one or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Escalates personnel issues to HR as appropriate. 

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Coordination

• Provides internal oversight for the environmental health and safety program. Ensures staff remains in compliance with applicable regulations and training is documented.
• Coordinates updates for all EH&S policies and plans.

Other  

• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidential information.
• Supports and participates in company initiatives as directed.
• Performs periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOParticipates in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions, as needed.
• Completes training requirements as assigned and maintains appropriate training documentation. 
• Maintains compliance and adheres to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and good documentation practices.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and ensures compliance with GLP, USDA, Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), and other applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors

• Is a leader in directing work and in developing and communicating goals of the department
• Ability to react and problem-solve quickly and effectively in difficult situations
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and meet deadlines
• Serves as a role model for quality, safety, and professionalism to all personnel
• Possess high level of hands-on maintenance ability
• Ability to understand, draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding property maintenance and repairs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent. Eight years of direct experience in facility management may be substituted for education.
• Five years of direct facility management experience, preferably in a laboratory research facility setting.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with a current address and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GLP regulations.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• A strong working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Familiarity of all city, state and federal codes.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range is $92,000-$120,000/year and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace!

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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