Facilities Manager

Eurofins•St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The company aims to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Eurofins laboratories work with major companies globally to ensure product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling. The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It also holds a significant market position in specific testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and clinical study support, with a growing presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations and highly specialized molecular clinical diagnostics and in-vitro diagnostic products. Established over 30 years ago, Eurofins has expanded from a single laboratory to a network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, employing 58,000 staff. The company offers over 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products. In 2025, Eurofins achieved total revenues of EUR €7.296 billion and has demonstrated strong stock performance over the past two decades.

Requirements

Strong ability to negotiate pricing, source difficult-to-find items, and independently secure new vendor relationships outside of standard supply chains.
Reconciling purchase orders (POs) and invoices, with the tenacity to track down and resolve billing errors.
Oversee and coordinate comprehensive building services, ranging from everyday needs (lawn, snow, janitorial) to critical infrastructure repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
Must be able to immediately investigate urgent internal reports (e.g., electrical hazards, burning smells) and coordinate emergency logistics or multiple contractors simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills required to sequence complex projects, ensuring all necessary utilities (specialty gases, piping, electrical) are fully operational before the delivery and installation of new equipment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to act as the primary liaison with landlords, external service providers, internal sales teams, and municipal authorities (Fire Marshal, city inspectors).
Diligence to keep all local business licenses up to date, manage routine safety testing (generators, backflow preventers), and maintain a state of constant readiness for facility inspections.

Nice To Haves

Industrial Hygienist certification
Hands-on experience utilizing Coupa or similar enterprise ERP/procurement systems.
Experience interacting with QA departments, including auditing operational forms and understanding the documentation rigor required in a highly regulated environment.
Experience managing physical building access, issuing employee badges, and performing basic troubleshooting for security systems.
A foundational, functional understanding of commercial building systems (commercial HVAC, electrical grids, generators) to effectively communicate with and evaluate the work of specialized technical contractors.
Familiarity with the unique facility and purchasing demands of a technical or scientific setting, including the safe relocation of sensitive analytical instruments, managing specialized gas lines, and navigating the procurement of highly regulated items like prescription drugs.

Responsibilities

Manage daily facility readiness, including access control systems and employee badge issuance.
Conduct routine property assessments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness.
Coordinate core facility services such as janitorial work, landscaping, snow removal, and water systems.
Address minor facility issues promptly to maintain a productive work environment.
Reconcile purchase orders and invoices, identifying and correcting billing or data discrepancies.
Collaborate with internal quoting and purchasing teams to source hard-to-find materials and equipment.
Negotiate pricing and manage orders with non-standard or specialized suppliers.
Respond to vendor inquiries related to order status and delivery timelines.
Prepare facilities for the delivery and installation of complex equipment by ensuring all utility and infrastructure requirements are met, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, piping, and specialty gases.
Coordinate the relocation of existing instruments or equipment as departmental needs evolve.
Act as the primary liaison between vendors, building services, and internal teams during deliveries.
Maintain current local business licenses and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
Prepare for and support inspections conducted by city, county, and fire authorities.
Track, log, and verify scheduled maintenance activities such as generator testing and backflow inspections.
Support compliance initiatives aligned with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords and property management.
Manage service contracts and external service providers.
Collaborate with operational and sales teams to support ongoing initiatives and facility needs.
Deliver internal training related to facility protocols and procedures.
Complete invoice reconciliations and procurement close-outs.
Ensure all service tickets, work orders, and supplier inquiries are resolved in a timely manner.
Maintain clear records and documentation related to vendors, compliance, and facilities operations.