cGMP Facilities Assistant

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the ?Trojan Family,? which comprises the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

USC's Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support essential operations within its current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring facility performance metrics, maintaining and servicing facility equipment, and thoroughly documenting all maintenance activities. Additional responsibilities include the setup, installation, calibration, and validation of manufacturing and laboratory equipment.

The Facilities Assistant will play a key role in ensuring that the cGMP facility remains fully operational and compliant with all applicable regulatory and safety standards. This position will work closely with the Facility Coordinator to help ensure optimal performance of all equipment and critical infrastructure, including HVAC systems, filtration units, and other facility-support systems.

Job Accountabilities

• Prepares work requests and follows-up on the status of maintenance jobs and capital projects. Reviews work requests and contacts or visits sites to confirm completed work or determine status. Handles priority requests by coordinating with appropriate campus offices and external vendors.
• Prepares budget and time estimate reports on status of capital projects and maintenance work. Verifies cost of maintenance work using automated information system. Inputs costs and status information into automated project tracking system.
• Conducts routine maintenance inspections of facilities for deficiencies, safety hazards and/or code violations. Includes, but is not limited to, field inspections of lighting, temperatures, signage, housekeeping and phone systems. Conducts routine inspections of facility equipment and performs inventories.
• Ensures compliance with university and departmental regulations regarding building shutdowns and appropriate notifications to affected staff.
• Issues keys and maintains records. Provides keys for temporary access to staff and/or workers for repairs. Refers requests for permanent keys to facilities manager.

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate:

Degree in a directly related specialized scientific field. Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of biotechnology and cell therapy. Demonstrated passion for solving complex scientific issues. Experience with Food and Drug Administration regulations and clinical trials. Strong communication and writing skills with demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.

Salary Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.57 - $28.85. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of computer software for tracking and maintenance of facilities project data, e.g., status and cost estimates.