Facilities Operations and EHS Lead - R&D

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Donaldson Life Sciences is seeking a Facilities Operations & EHS Lead to manage and oversee day‑to‑day site facilities operations while leading the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program. In this role you will execute site specific targets and objectives aligned with Donaldson’s overall environmental health and safety strategies to provide a safe, compliant, and highly functional environment that enables scientific innovation and technical development.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on facilities expertise, strong coordination skills and experience supporting laboratory environments.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on‑site schedule at our Greenville, SC facility.

• Lead daily facilities operations for R&D laboratory, utilities, and office‑space.
• Ensure reliable operation of critical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water systems, compressed gases, lab utilities, janitorial services, and building security.
• Coordinate and manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to our preventative maintenance program of facilities and lab equipment to minimize downtime and operational risk.
• Serve as first point of contact for facilities‑related issues impacting R&D activities and manage certificate of insurance process for all contractors.
• Track project scope, schedules, and budgets; ensure work is completed safely and to specification.
• Assist with onboarding of new equipment from a facility and EHS readiness perspective and support implementation of new equipment or procedures utilizing the Management of Change process.
• Track and manage on‑site inventory, place purchase orders, and coordinate shipping and receiving; support onboarding of new suppliers to ensure uninterrupted site operations.
• Provide after‑hours on‑call support as may be needed.
• Utilize Donaldson EHS Framework to support site compliance with EHS, biosafety, and regulatory requirements applicable to R&D operations, location, and employees.
• Maintain on‑site specific EHS compliance calendar and the EHS action tracker; facilitate the timely completion of EHS‑related compliance, training, and preventative maintenance obligations.
• Utilize various DCI‑provided risk assessment tools to identify exposures to health and safety hazards or environmental aspects that can result in harm to people, property, or the environment.
• Conduct data collection required to demonstrate compliance with the site’s environmental regulatory requirements.
• Partner with global EHS and R&D leadership team to maintain safe lab environments, including chemical storage, waste handling, and emergency preparedness.
• Conduct employee training, as applicable, and as outlined on the EHS compliance Calendar; maintain record keeping of applicable staff training, including internal HR courses, trade licenses, and certifications.
• Manage scheduling and coordination of chemical and biohazard waste pickups, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Program coordination of first aid, AED, CPR, Code Blue safety supplies, training, and record maintenance for the first responder team.

Up to 5%.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a facility operations role or EHS focused role.
• Worked in building systems, lab utilities, and/or maintenance setting.
• Experience managing contractors and service vendors.

• Experience in biopharma, life sciences, or regulated R&D environments.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work at all levels of the company, providing excellent customer service.
• Facilities management and EHS certifications (a plus).
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to positively…