Manager, Facilities

Why Ascend?

You will work for a company that is transforming the industry!

We are Ascend, one of the highest volume clinical laboratories in the United States. With the use of the most advanced tools and technology, we process millions of tests each month. For over 30 years, we have been delivering industry-leading service and excellence in testing. At Ascend, we are relentless about innovation and growing to pioneer the future of clinical and environmental laboratory testing.

Ascend is unlike most companies, offering the discipline of a healthcare leader and the mentality of a tech startup. As a company that is on the leading edge, we are seeking individuals with a similar mindset who enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for security, maintaining the companys critical high volume laboratory facilities, offices, and associated mechanical and electrical systems. This position manages in-house facilities staff, as well all outside contractors and vendors hired to maintain systems.

Essential Functions:

• Manages and directs work for the overall maintenance of building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, alarm, landscaping and parking areas.
• Ensures 100% uptime for utilities supporting automation systems throughout the laboratory and warehouse operations.
• Works with instrument vendors to ensure proper systems are in place, and overall site readiness.
• Manages preventive maintenance of facility equipment including DI water systems, compressed gas distribution systems, air compressors, generators and UPS systems.
• Responsible for the procurement and management of all vendor maintenance agreements.
• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, facility expansion and modifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or work related discipline, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience and responsibility in facilities management.
• Strong background in Mechanical Engineering and knowledge of MEP systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance programs and procedures.
• Experience with RFP process and vendor management.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Ability to identify and recognize unsafe conditions or work practices and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to physically bend, reach and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Requires local travel between locations as well as occasional overtime or on-call work as needed.

Benefits:

Ascend provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program) Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption leave) Retirement Benefits: Contributory pension plan and Savings Plan (401k).

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Ascend and need special assistance or accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to hrmailbox@aclab.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.