Soft Service Specialist- Site Ops

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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.

With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.

Soft Service Specialist- Site Ops 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist in supervision of Janitorial services to ensure general facility are maintained in optimum conditions.
• Help to ensure clean rooms and general facility are maintained in optimum conditions and in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Support reusable gowning services for clean rooms and laboratories.
• Escort vendors providing services to our site.
• Provide needed support to make sure soft service vendors comply with the services to support routine upkeep of building and grounds tasks in our facilities.
• Take part of space planning program duties, setting up furniture, physical moves, exterior/interior signage as it relates to maintenance, replacements, and additions.
• Aid in the management of service ticket system for general operations on our site and customer service.
• Able to perform work orders on Building Management System.
• Complete routine preventive maintenance of company assets assigned.
• Support various department activities regarding coordination and set up of routine and nonroutine events at our Clinical Manufacturing, Product development and research sites.
• Assist in maintaining office and break room consumables services provided to our site, as well as kitchen accessories and equipment (e.g. coffee machines, water dispensers).
• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP’s and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and 2-3 years experience of facilities and maintenance operations experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment.
• Microsoft Office application experience: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professional maturity to understand priorities and anticipate needs.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate and cooperate with different groups.
• Customer service mindset.
• Must have a positive “can do” attitude, be a consummate team player, show excellent judgment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibilities.
• Experience working on cross functional teams to obtain project deliverables.
• High energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite “can do” attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles.
• Willingness to think outside of the box and adapt best practices to our growing environment.

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Benefits for you:

BioNTech US is committed to the well being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance

• HSA & FSA Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness, including free onsite gym access

• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

• Vacation and Sick Time

• Holidays and Floating Holidays, including discretionary winter shutdown

• 401(K) Plan with Significant Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

• Commuting Assistance and subsidized parking

• Discounted Home and Auto Insurance

• Pet Insurance

Plus more benefits that will be shared upon hire!

Have we kindled your pioneering spirit?

Then apply now for our location Gaithersburg and simply send us your application documents using our online form.

*BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!

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