Facilities Maintenance Manager (Biologics R&D & Office Building)

Systimmune • Redmond, WA

1d • $80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.

The Facilities Maintenance Manager is a strong hands-on technical role responsible for facility readiness and operations in biologics R&D lab and office building. Responsibilities span new facility construction and commissioning, laboratory relocation and equipment installation, and post-occupancy operations and maintenance.
This role works closely with engineering, construction, laboratory operations, EHS, and IT/automation teams to ensure facilities are safe, compliant, reliable, and fully operational in support of scientific research and product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting biologics, pharmaceutical, or life sciences facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with new facility construction and commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory relocations, equipment installation, and troubleshooting.
• Laboratory HVAC and pressurization systems
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Electrical systems, UPS, and emergency power
• Process utilities (water, gas, vacuum, compressed air)
• CMMS and asset management systems
• Highly hands-on and technically capable
• Effective communicator with scientists, engineers, vendors, and construction agents such as general contractor, architect, and commissioning team.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Comfortable working in both construction and laboratory environments

Nice To Haves

• Trade or technical certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construction, Commissioning & Handover
• Support construction activities through site inspections, field issue resolution, and constructability feedback.
• Act as Owner’s technical representative during commissioning.
• Support pre-functional checks, functional testing, and integrated systems testing (HVAC, BMS, alarms).
• Coordinate with commissioning agents, vendors, and system integrators.
• Verify readiness of HVAC systems, life safety systems, and utilities.
• Review commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings.
• Lead turnover and transition from construction to operations.
• Laboratory Relocation & Setup
• Partner with lab scientists to inventory and classify laboratory equipment by sensitivity, utility needs, requalification requirements, and downtime tolerance.
• Develop and execute detailed lab move plans, including sequencing, shutdown/startup procedures, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with lab movers, equipment vendors, and IT/automation teams.
• Maintain move documentation, asset records, and post-move verification data.
• Oversee or directly support installation of laboratory equipment, ensuring correct utilities, safety interlocks, and anchoring.
• Support lab readiness activities and initial startup troubleshooting.
• Operations, Maintenance & Compliance
• Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of HVAC systems, electrical power, lab utilities, and equipment interfaces.
• Manage CMMS systems and facility asset records.
• Support EHS programs, including chemical safety, biosafety, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations (GLP-supporting environments).
• Support audits and inspections.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Manage service contracts for HVAC, utilities, and specialized lab equipment.
• Coordinate daily with scientists, lab managers, IT/automation, EHS, and external service providers.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to research teams.

Benefits

• SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager