Sr. Facilities Technician

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

4d • $28 - $38

About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Sr. Facilities Technician to oversee and maintain company facilities and equipment. The role performs a wide range of facility maintenance, repair, and improvement work; addresses complex facility challenges; and provides guidance to less-experienced colleagues. The technician also supports facility operations, laboratory and office spaces, employee relocations, events, and facility-related documentation while delivering responsive customer service and contributing to safety and operational excellence.

The role works with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and junior technicians to maintain and improve facilities. It includes hands-on work across maintenance trades and laboratory support systems, as well as coordinating projects, service requests, space changes, and supply logistics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or associate’s degree and 4+ years of related experience.
• A relevant certification or license in facility management or a related field may be required.
• Valid driver’s license that can be maintained.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, painting and drywall, lighting, and ballast replacement.
• Demonstrated ability in furniture repair and installation.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory gas systems and equipment, including incubators and freezers.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals related to facilities and equipment.
• Strong understanding of general, fire prevention, electrical, hazardous materials, and laboratory safety.
• Knowledge of maintenance and environmental standards.
• Ability to work with outside vendors to obtain supplies, equipment, contracts, and services.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated and proactive, able to work unsupervised with a high level of detail.
• Reliable and consistent completion of assigned work, both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use established skills for a range of daily operations, apply company policies and procedures to assigned tasks, and understand how the role contributes to organizational objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Biotech or pharmaceutical facility experience, including laboratory space, is highly preferred.
• Laboratory equipment troubleshooting and/or repair experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage facility improvement projects and identify and address complex technical issues related to facility operations.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for specialized facility services.
• Implement and maintain facility-related documentation and records, including safety procedures and equipment manuals.
• Manage facilities help desk requests and ensure timely responses, clear communication, comprehensive support, and exceptional customer service.
• Lead and coordinate employee and laboratory relocations, reconfigurations, storage and inventory, and space commissioning and decommissioning.
• Perform and oversee tasks across maintenance trades, including carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting, and lighting.
• Manage logistics and setup for corporate events and conference rooms.
• Inspect, repair, maintain, and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment in laboratory and office areas while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Provide primary facilities support and guidance to junior facilities technicians, and take on backup duties and tasks as needed.
• Supervise monitoring, ordering, and delivery of gases for laboratory use.
• Conduct daily and weekly building walks to monitor facility operation, safety, and condition, and lead planning and implementation of solutions with the operations team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
• Annual bonus with a target of 20% of earned base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED