Facilities Specialist - Refrigeration

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our 2244 Dabney Road location in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Provides lead site support through the coordination and performance of diverse activities related to facility services, building maintenance, engineering projects, and/or equipment maintenance.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform refrigeration preventive maintenance and repairs and documentation.
• Coordinates assigned activities with outside contractors and vendors, as needed.
• Makes recommendations for improving service delivery and procedures.
• Responds to facility-related emergencies, as assigned.
• May cross-train or mentor department staff.

Keys to Success:

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to per

form the job (comparable to at least 6 years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ideal candidates with have three or more years of refrigeration experience and a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and balance priorities
• Demonstrated positive attitude and the ability to interact effectively with others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of specialized outsourced suppliers and vendors
• May require advanced knowledge of building systems including, but not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls
• May require knowledge and understanding of computerized maintenance and work order systems
• May require a strong understanding of security systems

Working Conditions and Environment: 

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
• Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions