Post Date: April 23, 2024

Author: Jessica West

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Pasadena, CA

EXEMPT (Y/N):  Yes                                                               LOCATION: Pasadena CA

SHIFT:  Days, M-F, Full-Time                                                  DEPARTMENT: Facilities

SALARY LEVEL: $90,000 - $110,000

                                               

SUMMARY: 

The Facilities Operations Associate Director reports directly to the Chief Operation Officer and interfaces with other HMRI staff members as appropriate. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Facilities Operations Associate Director oversees the facilities team and daily operations of the HMRI biomedical research buildings. They report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and are responsible for ensuring the grounds, building and equipment are maintained. Their duties include:

• Daily Operations: Operating, maintaining, and repairing building systems, including fire life safety equipment, laboratory support equipment, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, and grounds.
• Supervisory: team of two direct reports and management of onsite security contractor.
• Project Management: Oversee equipment moves, installation, assist in management of build-out projects, completing them efficiently and within established timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and execute projects successfully.
• Safety Compliance: Conduct safety inspections and implement corrective measures to maintain a secure work environment. Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety. Check for operating emergency systems, exit signs and lights. Respond immediately to emergencies (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and concerns.
• Preventative Maintenance: Develop, implement, and perform Preventative Maintenance initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Establish and execute maintenance schedules to ensure the longevity of building systems and equipment.
• Building Maintenance: Work with facilities team to repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs such as plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.) Replace lamps and light fixtures. drywall repairs and paint.
• Building System Oversight: Manage installations, inspections, repairs, and maintenance of building systems. Conduct regular assessments to identify potential issues, implement timely solutions, and make recommendations to the senior manager for repairs, modernization, equipment replacement, or upgrades. Inspect Mechanical equipment, electric rooms, backup generator, laboratory support equipment such as chemical fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, autoclave, DI water system.
• Vendor Management: Performs walkthroughs with vendors, engineers, architects, and contractors for cost estimates and makes recommendations for and oversees building repairs, upgrades, or maintenance as directed by management.
• Policy Committee: Active role in organizations policy and SOP management system. Ensuring change management of policies and procedures through reviewed, formatting and documentation.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a related field; Masters degree is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, documentation and project management skills.
• A minimum of 5 years of direct experience operations or facilities management experience and direct supervisory experience.
• A life sciences facilities operations background is preferred.
• Ability to understand/read As-Built and CAD drawings.
• Safety first attitude is required. Ability to perform all work using the proper personnel protective equipment (PPE) and strictly following all applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Know State and Federal Building and Safety regulations.
• Ability to walk a large office and lab building climb stairs, work on a ladder, operate electric hand tools, lift, and carry heavy loads, drive a motor vehicle, and navigate rooftops to access equipment required.
• Ability to work off business hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends. Subject to being on call for equipment/system response 24 hours per day and working in all weather conditions required.
• Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ultimate Team Player

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and speak or listen.  The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, and arms to operate personal computers, telephones and other business-related equipment.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Employee may be expected to drive to other locations/offsite meetings/events. The employee is expected to participate in virtual meetings.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

TO APPLY: Please email resume to hr@hmri.org.

 

 

EEO POLICY:

HMRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Post Date: January 17, 2024

Author: Nicole Purcell

Job Type: Temporary
Location: Pasadena, CA

Summer 2024 High School STEM Program

Position: Teaching Assistant

Positions Available: 2

Dates: June 10-July 26, 2024

Hours: Two class sessions, morning session (9am-12pm) and afternoon session (1pm-4pm)

Hourly Rate: $16.93/hour

Program Background:

Current undergraduate students will work alongside a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) instructor/teacher and serve as teaching assistants (TAs) for high school students enrolled in HMRI’s summer High School STEM program. The TAs will also serve as mentors, help the high school students gain insight into research methods/lab techniques, and supervise the high school students.

Summer Weekly Overview

• Week 0: June 10^th-June 14^th – TAs learn the curriculum and lab activities from the Teacher
• Week 1: June 17^th - June 21^st - Research Methods and Instrumentation
• Week 2: June 24^th – June 28^th - Anatomy (Brain, Heart, Lungs)
• Week 3: July 8^th - July 12^th (3-day week) - Pathology & Radiology
• Week 4: July 10^th - July 14^th - Genetics
• Week 5: July 15^th - July 19^th – Bioinformatics & Environmental Science
• Week 6: July 22^nd - July 26^th - Research Projects and Symposiums

We maintain a variety of scientific disciplines at HMRI, some of which include research on Alzheimer’s Disease, Migraine, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Cardiovascular laboratory-based research.

Requirements:

• Applicants MUST be current undergraduate students enrolled in an academic program or prospective Fall 2023 first-year graduate students (i.e. enrolled/accepted in a post-bacc, MS, or PhD)
• Applicants MUST be over 18 years of age.
• If selected for the teaching assistant position, teaching assistants are required to be at HMRI Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm in Pasadena, CA from June 17-July 26, 2024. Two class sessions, morning session (9am-12pm) and afternoon session (1pm-4pm)

Teaching Assistants will also have the opportunity to participate in focused scientific discussions (professional and academic seminars) that will allow them to better understand the scientific process.

Application Process: Apply and submit your cover letter, resume, transcript, and list of three references to https://hmriorg.wufoo.com/forms/m57j2al0b3j77x/

The deadline to apply is March 29, 2024.

 

EEO POLICY:

HMRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.