Life Sciences Planner/Scheduler

Ideal Candidate

Experienced Facilities Planner/Scheduler in the cGMP, Life Science. Advance Microsoft Office Skills, primarily Excel. Vendor and Technician scheduling experience. Positive attitude, willingness to work independently as well as a team member.

Job Overview

The planner/scheduler performs general planning and scheduling for facilities equipment. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

General Responsibilities

• Receives work orders, prioritizes and coordinates service requests with vendors or the client.
• Schedule service workers to complete service requests and preventative maintenance
• Determines and schedules service requests according to urgency and keeps records of requests and services rendered.
• May requisition supplies for maintenance
• Works with customers to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service and problem resolution.
• Complies with all Sodexo HACCP/OSHA, and/ or local policies and procedures related to all assigned work.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Experience/Knowledge

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in bio-tech facilities environment
• Good manufacturing practice experience preferred

Skills/Aptitude

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Learn and apply applicable department rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Ability to maintain routine records.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

License/Qualifications
Advanced Microsoft Office (primarily excel) skills - Preferred

Certifications

None
General Qualifications
Willingness to be open to learning and growing.

Maturity of judgment and behavior.

Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.

Maintains a positive attitude.

Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.

Must comply with any dress code requirements.

Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Physical Requirements

Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

Significant walking or other means of mobility.

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):

Generally, in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Site requires proof of vaccination and must follow specific COVID protocol.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Facilities Scheduling: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location