Facilities Manager

Title: Facilities Manager

Start date: Summer 2024

Compensation: Annual salary, up to 40 days/yr paid time off, health, dental, vision and group life insurance, stock options, 401k

Company Summary: UbiQD (pronounced 'ubiquity') is an advanced materials company powering product innovation in agriculture, clean energy, and security. Our quantum dots enable products that harness the power of color and light. Headquartered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, UbiQD is licensing technology developed at leading research institutions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory and M.I.T. To learn more, please visit https://ubiqd.com and https://ubigro.com.

Position Overview: The Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, security, and services of our laboratory facilities to ensure they meet the needs of our organization and its employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, preferably within a laboratory or industrial setting, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Requires working on-site in Los Alamos, NM

Key Responsibilities:

·       Maintenance and Repairs: Oversee routine maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and building infrastructure, including coordinating with external contractors.

·       Space Management: Optimize the use of space within the facility, including laboratory and office areas. Plan and execute relocations, refurbishments, and space reconfigurations.

·       Vendor Management: Liaise with vendors, contractors, and service providers for equipment maintenance, supplies, and other facility-related services.

·       Capital Improvements Management: Manage capital improvement projects, including management of contractors, budget, and project timeline.

Job Requirements

·       Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing

·       Familiarity with EHS regulations relevant to chemical laboratories

·       Excellent organizational and project management skills

·       Ability to manage budgets and negotiate contracts

·       Residence in or re-location close to Los Alamos, NM

·       Be eligible to work in the USA and over the age of 18

Desired Qualifications

·       5+ years experience in facilities management in a laboratory or industrial setting

·       Ability to repair and rebuild vacuum systems, small motors/pumps, and/or equipment

·       Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field

·       Experience in architectural design of chemical laboratories and manufacturing

·       Experience in equipment automation and scale-up of chemical manufacturing

Note: Applicants should be aware that working at a high growth technology company may involve a greater degree of risk than working at a larger established company. UbiQD is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. For more info or to apply please email Liseth Garay: liseth@ubiqd.com