Facilities Operations Coordinator

Shift: M-F 9am-5pm

At GENEWIZ, from Azenta Life Sciences, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

GENEWIZ is a global leader in multi-omics and synthetic solution services with headquarters in South Plainfield, NJ and offices and operations worldwide. We empower our customers’ research by providing high-quality, precision-based solutions from discovery through clinical development, enabling scientists to make breakthroughs faster and more efficiently. Key services include Next Generation and Sanger sequencing, gene synthesis, gene-to-discovery solutions including antibody production, viral packaging and mRNA synthesis.

Together with our customers, we can be the partner of choice for life science communities worldwide, driving advancements that foster innovation across the globe.

• Oversee day-to-day site operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment.
• Manage building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and access control.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections with internal teams and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, environmental regulations).
• Maintain accurate asset tracking and equipment lifecycle management.
• Oversee warehouse organization, materials handling, and storage optimization.
• Select, negotiate, and supervise third-party vendors for maintenance, cleaning, safety, and operational services.
• Monitor vendor performance, contracts, and service level agreements.

• Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1 + years of experience in site operations, facility management, logistics, or a similar role.
• Understanding of building systems, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and facility projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues
• Experience in biotech, manufacturing, or laboratory environments
• Relevant experience dealing with contractors on building and/or equipment repairs
• Bilingual preferred:
  Strong communication skills in Spanish or Chinese