Vaxcyte · 1 day ago
Facility Technician III
San Carlos, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expVaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from bacterial diseases. They are seeking a Facility Technician III to maintain and improve their office and laboratories, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
Ability to analyze data, blueprints, and reports
Performing all corrective maintenance for all facility assets such as RODI systems, HVAC, hot water heaters, compressor/vacuum skids, gas regulators and gas distribution systems
Perform preventative maintenance on all facility assets
Use a work order system to log activities as required
Develop ability to analyze data, blueprints, and reports
Determining facility and lab equipment specifications and requirements from equipment manufacture technical specifications
Determining facility requirements (space, utilities, gases, etc.) and make assessments for lab equipment based on the equipment specifications and requirements
Support developing specifications and implementation of facility and lab equipment, equipment layout, other facility and lab systems, and controls
Evaluating operational systems and facility and lab infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies
Planning and coordinating facility and lab infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities
Work with external and internal facility vendors
Install new laboratory and facility equipment
Perform preventive maintenance and repair work on office mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems, and lab equipment
Maintain all Vaxcyte HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical equipment, plumbing and gas systems, building management system (BMS), and office and lab repairs
Maintain and assure the proper function of the facility and its Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and DI Water Systems including repairing minor malfunctions of any of the components in and around the facility
Coordinating maintenance contractors performing maintenance activities
Coordinating and overseeing maintenance contractors performing maintenance activities
Review and understand equipment and methods of operation, BMS system, fire/life safety, and other systems
Preparing reports and compliance documentation
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards
Perform facility inspection and report on conditions affecting operations
Comply with all safety procedures and requirements
Process work requests and turn in completed work requests in a timely and professional manner
Respond to emergencies and support after-hours office/lab needs and activities as required using the REES monitoring system for freezers etc
Assist lab operations team in troubleshooting equipment
Knowledge and working understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems supporting building and lab equipment is a plus
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience as a facilities engineer, biotechnology metrology or in a similar role. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered
Experience with CMMS systems
Demonstrated ability to work alone and accomplish assigned tasks without instruction or oversight
Knowledge of the building process and construction principles
Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and building codes
Good verbal and written communication skills
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Project management skills
High level of integrity and ethics with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate PC skills including MS Office suite. Must be able to efficiently use computers to write reports, emails, and provide written communication to leadership
Standing, walking, sitting, reading, stooping, climbing ladders, crawling in / through low spaces
Heavy Lifting and Moving, Computers and Related Equipment, Heavy Equipment up to 70 lbs
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Equity component
Company
Vaxcyte
Vaxcyte focuses on developing vaccines designed to prevent or treat some of the most common and deadly infectious diseases worldwide.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.85BKey Investors
CARB-XTPG GrowthAbingworth
2024-09-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-01-30Post Ipo Equity· $862.5M
2023-04-19Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Andrew Guggenhime
President & Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Fairman
Founder and Vice President, Research
Recent News
2025-12-09
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