Facilities Associate

About the role

Celldex's New Jersey operations are supported by a Facilities Associate who performs maintenance on equipment in a general research facility made up of a research lab, vivarium and office space. The technician prioritizes the workload around departmental schedules to complete required preventative and routine maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform morning and evening daily rounds.
• Maintain and repair process equipment such as autoclaves, glass washers, HVAC, steam boilers, standby generators, purified water systems and temperature control units.
• Carry out general facility maintenance such as basic carpentry, drywall repair, painting, ceiling tile replacement and office furniture repair and installation.
• Troubleshoot and repair utility, process and mechanical equipment.
• Keep logbooks, equipment-specific forms and work orders accurate and maintain organized documentation files.
• Assist senior-level technicians.
• Operate the Building Management System (BMS) and provide after-hours call-back for alarm coverage.
• Support shipping and receiving, waste management and gas deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school graduate; 0-3 years of general plant maintenance experience is a plus.
• Experience in a laboratory or regulated environment is a plus.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds, work on a ladder, and use both power and manual tools.
• Ability to work after hours when necessary.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and their instrumentation; reading blueprints and wiring diagrams is a plus.
• Word processing with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work independently and in a team.
• Detailed orientation, strong communication, written and interpersonal skills, and organization.

What we offer

• Expected base salary of $42,350 to $55,000.
• Possible annual discretionary bonus and long-term incentive.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days.