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Access to Advanced Health Institute is a Seattle-based nonprofit biotech institute that is undergoing a transformation to lead a global coalition to fight infectious disease and address health disparities and inequities worldwide. We think it's unfair that where a person lives or how much money they make dictates their access to life-changing medicine. We're looking for people who want to join us in increasing accessibility to tools that harness the immune system and allow a healthy life, free of illness and disease, regardless of geography or socio-economic status -- from compassion and collaboration come change.   

Summary 

The Manager, Facilities and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for on-site activities related to the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facilities and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role manages the operational aspects of facilities, including space planning, equipment maintenance and repair, and custodial services, as well as developing and implementing EHS programs to protect the health and safety of employees and the environment. This position is a very hands-on role that requires a generalist knowledge of facilities and a working knowledge of laboratory equipment, laboratory HVAC, laboratory plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical knowledge to problem-solve issues. 

*Responsibilities * 

Primary duties & responsibilities: 

70% - Facility Manager: 

• Plan, schedule, forecast, and balance department workload. 
• Establish and manage relationships and contracts with vendors. 
• Maintain and fix equipment and conduct on-site repairs, as needed. 
• Liaise with third-party vendors to support day-to-day laboratory functions. 
• Monitor critical laboratory equipment through remote monitoring software and maintain monitoring system.  
• Address facilities helpdesk tickets and maintain asset/storage inventory.  
• Collaborate with building staff and upper management.  
• Supervise work crews, internal and external, on maintenance jobs. 
• Be available to respond to emergencies afterhours. 
• Assist in non-routine shipping matters. 
• Propose and/or implement changes within the Facility area of responsibility. 
• Monitor the work of all repairmen to ensure that quality work is completed and that all safety precautions and procedures are observed. 
• Support Facility staff. 
• Provide quotes and supervise construction of small projects and remodeling of existing offices, handles all approvals. 
• Write and dispatch purchase orders for construction materials, janitorial supplies and equipment. 

30% - Environmental, Health & Safety: 

Responsible for executing an EHS compliance program with support of external consultant. 

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies. 

Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards. 

Function as EHS leader to provide guidance to AAHI team members with driving continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental sustainability. 

Implement safety