Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Facility Manager BioA Lab Gothenborg, Sweden (GoCo)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office and Laboratory setting. Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)

Job Description

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.

Summarized Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Facility Manager for a new bioanalytical laboratory in Gothenborg, Sweden.

As Facility Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of facility operations of the new bioanalytical laboratory, including procedure and protocol setup, vendor sourcing, and alignment with lab operations. You will develop and implement processes and routines to ensure functional and compliant facilities. You will work closely with the landlord and their asset management team. As the laboratory is currently under construction, the position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of facility operations and the formation of operating procedures.

While this role supports and focuses on the lab operation in Gothenburg, there is potential to connect with and be supported by colleagues within our global facilities operations team.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Manage facilities operations and coordinate with lab operations on day-to-day activitiesDevelop, maintain, and follow up on the facility maintenance planOversee the full lifecycle of facilities contracts—from negotiation and execution to performance monitoring and renewalSelect and manage vendors, ensuring compliance with contract terms and service level agreementsTrack critical metrics, generate performance reports, and identify areas for service improvementEnsure cost-effective use of resources and adherence to budgetary constraintsMaintain compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and sustainability initiativesManage day-to-day delivery of soft services including cleaning, security, and cateringServe as the primary point of contact for client concerns and unresolved facility issuesLead and develop a diverse team of vendors/contractors to ensure high-quality service deliveryAddress and resolve issues related to repairs, maintenance, and facility upgradesManage facility-related projects such as smaller fit-outs, service works, renewals, etcMaintain clear and effective communication with staff, clients, and contractorsPrepare and present reports on soft service performance and operational issuesPromote and implement sustainable practices across all soft service operation

Minimum Qualification

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Facilities management in a similar environmentProven experience in facilities management or a related field, a background in analytical lab operations would be beneficialExperience with facilities that have complex installations laboratory assetsStrong organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsAbility to express yourself clearly in English and Swedish (both written and spoken)Excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to complete multiple tasks and prioritize effectivelyAbility to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities with a multi-disciplinary team who need to communicate and cooperate to achieve successOut-of-hours on-call availability on occasionExperience managing several complex tasks and priorities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Highly effective organization, negotiation and coordination skillsSkilled at vendor management and relationsMust have a continuous improvement approachMust possess a good knowledge of varied technical subject areasMust be able to work effectively with all levels of the organizationStrong problem-solving approach and analytical skillsContinuous improvement approach; agile and flexible

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