Facilities Associate

Tempus•Boca Raton, FL

54d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. We are looking for a Facilities Associate who will be responsible for maintaining and upkeeping our lab facilities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with an ability to handle time-sensitive and critical materials
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Great communication (email & phone) and interpersonal abilities for external providers as well as internal customers
Basic understanding of electrical systems
Experience using hand tools
Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time
Remain in standing, walking, and bending position for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Provide facilities support in a high-volume next-generation sequencing clinical laboratory.
Monitor freezers, fridges, and incubators to ensure samples and reagents are being stored properly.
Document all results and findings in order to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Ensure all electrical, HVAC, eye wash/shower station, and building facilities meet regulatory requirements.
Check and ensure that facilities are clean. Assemble and move lab equipment and tables when necessary.
Support QC team, as needed.
Complete daily and routine maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to: fridges, freezers, coolers, water purification systems, ice machines, BSCs, and fumehoods, as needed.
Escort contractors and vendors to various areas of the lab to perform work/repairs as needed.
Perform repairs on company equipment and appliances.
Work with Tempus security team and building engineers on an as-needed basis.
Assist with the cleanup of trash and debris from the lab space.
Remove ice buildup inside Lab Freezers on a regular cadence.
Assemble equipment, lab benches, chairs, and tables as needed.