Operations Specialist

Operations SpecialistSchool of Medicine, Stanford, California, United StatesNewFacilitiesPost Date 3 days agoRequisition # 108331Stanford University's Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine is seeking anOperation Specialist 1 (Facilities Specialist 1) toperform specialized, diverse work activities and coordinate solutions, both independently and in collaboration with multiple functional teams. Supporting operations and facilities in the activities of maintenance, repair, qualification, and validation for a cGMP facility producing innovative cell and gene therapies for rare diseases.LCGM is a GMP multi-product biologics manufacturing facility that provides regulatory, quality systems, process development and manufacturing support to the School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) and Stanford Health Care (SHC) in developing innovative cell and gene-based therapies for the treatment of disease and the promotion of health in pediatric and adult patients in Phase I/II clinical trials.LCGM is a growing, dynamic team who are dedicated to supporting translational medicine and contributing to Stanford Medicine's mission. We invite you to join our team!Learn more about our team here:Duties include, but are not limited to: Serve as property operations / maintenance point of contact for facilities' issues in assigned building(s), unit(s), lab(s); initiate work requests, monitor completion; coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services completion (trash, utilities, custodial, pest control, long term preservation, inspections, grounds, landscapes, alarms, systems & equipment); perform condition assessments on appearance, equipment, or troubleshooting (formulated by another group, FSM); implement preventive maintenance plan of laboratory equipment; coordinate & integrate utility usage/optimization(monitor usage, gather info, provide recommendations, follow-up, shutdown requirements); coordinate and schedule contract work, third party vendors; identify, recommend & implement building operations & process modifications to the facility for increased productivity and/or cost reduction; coordinate maintenance logistics (to avoid faculty conflicts, events). Handle property administration by completing tagging, data entry and inventory; creating and tracking purchase orders to invoice resolution, material receiving; and completing record keeping, tracking, information gathering and support for space allocation decision makers. Implement facility security programs by distributing keys, providing building access, monitoring access records, assessing security infrastructure needs (security cameras, interlocks, alarms); and assessing and changing access schedules. Complete project coordination by performing the assigned tasks within department projects; acting as a project coordinator/liaison; and overseeing and executing projects (limited to small, local projects), including their organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Serve as safety management coordinator by correcting identified safety issues; tracking chemical inventory, disposal, hazardous waste; communicating and implementing disposal procedures in laboratory settings; conducting safety training and/or new employee facility orientation; and participating in emergency preparedness, recovery and business continuity coordination. Coordinate space management and planning activities including move coordination; space inventory; space allocation tracking; specifying set-ups; maximizing space utilization; providing input into facilities renewal model; and capital plan implementation (as assigned). - Other duties may also be assignedLCGM is a GMP multi-product biologics manufacturing facility that provides regulatory, quality systems, process development and manufacturing support to the School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) and Stanford Health Care (SHC) in developing innovative cell and gene-based therapies for the treatment of disease and the promotion of health in pediatric and adult patients in Phase I/II clinical trials.LCGM is a growing, dynamic team dedicated to supporting translational medicine and contributing to Stanford Medicine's mission. We invite you to join our team!Learn more about our team here: .All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $35.99 to $45.22 hourly.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):Associate degree and two years related, demonstrated facilities administration experience, or a combination of education and experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):· Interpersonal skills, mature judgment required to interact effectively with a broad range of people, including faculty and vendors, both individually and in groups.· Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines and project plans with short- and long-term end dates.· Working knowledge of applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Smartsheet.· Experience working with internal and external vendors, and services contracting.· Background knowledge of safe handling and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste; emergency preparedness plans and their implementation; and property administration specific to PO tracking, receiving, and inventory control.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:Valid California Non-commercial Driver's License.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:· Frequently stand/walk, seated, performs desk-based computer tasks.· Occasionally climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds· Rarely; kneel/crawl, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.· Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class Driver's license and drive day or night.- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.WORKING CONDITIONS:Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.May be exposed to noise >80dB TWAMay work at heights of 4-10 ft.Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 4374 Employee Status: Regular Grade: F Department URL: Requisition ID: 108331 Work Arrangement : On Site

Created: 2026-03-04