The Team

CZI supports the science and technology that will make it possible to help scientists cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of this century. While this may seem like an audacious goal, in the last 100 years, biomedical science has made tremendous strides in understanding biological systems, advancing human health, and treating disease.

Achieving our mission will only be possible if scientists are able to better understand human biology. To that end, we have identified four grand challenges that will unlock the mysteries of the cell and how cells interact within systems — paving the way for new discoveries that will change medicine in the decades that follow:

• Building an AI-based virtual cell model to predict and understand cellular behavior
• Developing state-of-the-art imaging systems to observe living cells in action
• Instrumenting tissues to better understand inflammation, a key driver of many diseases
• Engineering and harnessing the immune system for early detection, prevention, and treatment of disease

CZI’s work in science includes grantmaking programs, open-source software development, and close collaboration with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network. The CZ Biohub Network includes the San Francisco, Chicago, and New York Biohubs as well as the Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute. CZI also collaborates with institutional partners like the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural & Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University.

Our Central Operations & Partners team provides the support needed to push this work forward. Central Operations & Partners consists of our Brand & Communications, Facilities, Finance, Infrastructure/IT Operations/Business Systems, Initiative Operations, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Facilities/Security, Research & Learning, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZI’s progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone.

The Opportunity

The Senior Facilities Lab Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the building infrastructure and laboratory equipment in a cutting-edge scientific research institute, and ensuring compliance with strict regulations and proper functionality of critical systems like HVAC, electrical, and other utilities while supporting research and production operations safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Facilities Operations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all day-to-day facilities operations in the research institute, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment including BSL 1/2 laboratories.
• Maintain, operate, and repair all building and laboratory systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, DI/RO water, compressed air, vacuum and Building Management Systems (BMS), with expertise in Schneider and Sunbelt BMS platforms.
• Ensure building systems are optimized for energy efficiency, reliability, and staff comfort.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of facilities and grounds to proactively identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, equipment manuals, and operational protocols for facility systems
• Work closely with scientists, researchers, and operations teams to identify and support facility needs.
• Communicate effectively with management and stakeholders regarding facility status, maintenance updates, and project progress.
• Provide technical support and safety training to facility personnel as needed.

Preventative Maintenance & Repairs:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and selected laboratory equipment to ensure minimal staff impact, continued operation and reliability.
• Develop and refine preventative maintenance programs, and provide feedback to improve equipment lifecycle and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, and report facility conditions with actionable recommendations.

Vendor & Contractor Oversight:

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with performance specifications.
• Escort vendors as needed to ensure worksite safety and compliance.
• Manage the purchasing, and receiving of supplies, parts, and equipment.

Projects & Renovations:

• Participate in reviewing, and overseeing facility related construction and renovation projects, including monitoring work progress through completion.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on short- and long-term facility improvement projects to support CZII organizational goals.

Health, Safety, & Compliance:

• Partner with EH&S to ensure proper storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support safety functions, including emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, business continuity, and evacuation planning.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, and federal, state, and local safety regulations, including in BSL-1 and 2 level laboratories..
• Oversee proper disposal of property waste in accordance with city and facility policies.

Other Duties:

• Perform other assigned duties to support the effective operation of the facility.

Availability:

• Remain available for after-hours work, projects, and emergency response as required.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management within life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments.
• Deep technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, DI/RO water systems, compressed air/vacuum, and BMS platforms.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and regulatory standards including BSL-1/2, FDA, OSHA, and GMP.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage vendors, and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to anticipate challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• High integrity and dependability; committed to acting in the best interests of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities under time constraints.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership; takes initiative and follows through.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine commitment to safety, service, and operational excellence.

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $138,000 - $207,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.

Benefits for the Whole You

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.

• CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
• CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
• And more!

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.

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