Facilities Specialist

Company Description

Vaccinex (NASDAQ: VCNX) is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on innovative treatments for cancer and progressive neurodegenerative diseases through inhibition of semaphorin 4D (SEMA4D). Its lead drug candidate, pepinemab, is designed to block SEMA4D, which is believed to limit immune infiltration into tumors and drive harmful inflammation in chronic brain diseases. Pepinemab is currently being evaluated in clinical studies for recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and potential Phase 3 development in Huntington’s disease.

The company also operates ActivMAb®, a proprietary drug discovery platform used in strategic collaborations to identify high‑value antibodies against complex multi‑pass membrane receptors. Team members at Vaccinex contribute to a mission‑driven environment at the forefront of translational research and drug development.

The Facilities Specialist will support all corporate facilities operations and equipment including but not limited to: HVAC, CO2, air compressors, facility safety and security, laboratory equipment and site services. Handle emergency service and repair issues following appropriate evaluations. Facilitate special projects in support of maintenance and growth of the corporation. Deploy to troubleshoot and or diagnose and repair equipment and issues throughout the facility.

Make assessments that may be used to determine the course of action for service and repairs from outside contractors if needed.

Using Facility Explorer and CWorks or comparable programs, facilitate the preventative and timely corrective maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and utility systems for Vaccinex facilities and laboratory operations. Complete maintenance work tasks, including, but not limited to, general carpentry, grounds‑keeping, and basic repairs on property, machinery, equipment, and plant works systems. Respond to and fully reconcile facility related out‑of‑spec (OOS) alarms and emergency conditions.

Interact with / supervise outside contractors. Assist with contractor selection/ contract renewals and reconcile facilities related invoices. Identify, develop, and implement cost savings initiatives related to facilities. Establish and document facility related procedures and practices necessary to comply with Vaccinex Quality Systems requirements.

Working with Vaccinex Safety Teams, develop, implement and practice regulatory compliant EHSS programs and procedures related to facility operations that facilitate and promote a safe and secure working environment. Conduct hazard analysis, as required, on the design and use of facilities, processes, equipment, and maintenance work methods. Interact with all levels of the team‑based organization to enhance risk recognition, develop accident prevention measures, and create sustainable EHSS systems and processes.

Establish and document procedures and practices necessary to comply with Vaccinex Quality Systems requirements.

Provide process and facilities support to laboratory operations, including participation in laboratory process improvement initiatives (e.g. laboratory automation), laboratory equipment installation, preventative maintenance or relocation, process flow analysis, and cost‑effective and timely integration of improvements into the overall functioning of the facility. Author and document procedures and practices necessary to comply with Vaccinex Quality Systems requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to teach and train the lab & facilities assistant as needed.

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