At A2, our mission is to extend the reach of cell therapy to tackle the next frontier in cancer treatment. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to transform medicine and turn the tide on serious illnesses. Central to achieving this mission is our focus on hiring and developing the best talent and building an environment that enables our team to do the best work of their careers and make an impact on patients and society at large.

We are seeking a highly motivated Facilities Associate I, with Facilities/Maintenance experience. The ideal candidate for this role has 3 to 5 years in a Bio Pharma Facility and or trade background in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Instrumentation or Building Operations (Outside of Bio Pharma). This person should be self-motivated and can normally receive little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments and can complete tasks on their own. This person applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems. On their own, they build productive internal/external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions

The successful candidate will join us at our research facility in Agoura Hills, CA and work in a dynamic, fast-paced and team-oriented environment. This will be a full-time on-site position.

Requirement

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Daily:

• The primary responsibility for this position is to monitor and ensure all compressed gas cylinders and LN2 Dewar’s have a sufficient amount of pressure in the cylinder.
• Replace the cylinder or Dewars with a full one as needed
• Maintain inventory of spare cylinders and communicate reordering
• Equipment Inspection Rounds - Generator’s, Compressor, UPS’s, Vacuum skids
• All equipment has log sheet that will require documentation

Weekly:

• Inspect Cryo Freezer Pods and fill with Liquid Nitrogen as needed.
• Transfer dry ice from the outside bin to the bin that is housed in the lab area.

Monthly:

• Inspect and or perform preventive maintenance on equipment, such as Eye Wash Stations, Safety Showers, Fire Extinguishers, Refrigerator/Freezer PM’s, Incubators PM’s, and Defibrillators inspections
• Escort the Pest Control vendor around the office and lab area’s

Quarterly:

• Escort Vendor and support the (3) Generator Maintenance
• Water Leak detection testing

Annual:

• Building Fire Life Safety Testing
• Support Generator/ Switchgear Transfer
• Support HEPA Filter Testing and Recertification

As required:

• HVAC, Replaced Blower motors, Replaced Compressor, Electrical Contractors, Changed filters, Belts, Fuses, and Thermostats.
• Interacts with BMS verify equipment status of troubleshooting alarms
• Plumbing - Installed sinks and/or toilets, Repaired leaky faucets, Replaced or snaked clogged drains, or re-piped water lines.
• Electrical - comfortable with 120, 208, 277 & 480 volts, Replace light ballast, Replace electrical outlets, switches, breakers, Replaced pumps/motors.
• Office furniture moves
• Lab equipment or lab bench moves
• Light bulbs replacement
• Office furniture repairs
• Door closer adjustments
• Wall patch and paint
• Ceiling tile replacement