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Overview
Orion Pharma is establishing a new Biologics Research & Development Center in the Cambridge, UK biomedical ecosystem. The Center’s mission is to accelerate biologics research and development efforts, including multi-specific antibodies, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), and CAR-T. The Project Management and Operations Department is a unit within the newly established Orion Biologics R&D UK Center, a site whose main responsibility is to discover and develop biologics for clinical use from early research into clinical development and launch.
We are seeking a Facilities Manager to support office and lab operations at the Biologics R&D Center in Cambridge, UK. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining an efficient and safe working environment and general facilities management in the office and the labs enabling the innovative work of our R&D functional teams.
Responsibilities
* Lab management
o Stocking of labs
o Washing / Autoclaving glassware
* Preparation of media, buffers, etc.
* Management of compressed gases e.g. CO 2, O 2, LN 2
* Oversee and manage laboratory renovations and maintenance
* Contributing to a safe working environment
o Be the Fire Safety Manager
o Perform DSE assessments
o Coordinate and work closely with EHS officer
* General facility management
o Management of waste
o Management of service contracts
o Ordering of consumables
o Management of shipping and receiving activities
* Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced research environment
Our Expectations
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
* Gas safety trained
* Experience of working in CL1 and CL2 laboratories
* Trained or willing to be trained in certain lab support activities, e.g. media prep
* Trained to conduct Portable Appliance testing (desirable)
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new systems
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team
How To Apply And Additional Information
If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your cover letter and CV by September 19, 2025.
We typically review applications during the period and may start interviewing candidates before the deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.
About Us
Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company with a long history in drug discovery and development. The organization employs hundreds of professionals in R&D and operates offices in multiple locations including Cambridge, Espoo, Turku, Kuopio, Nottingham, and New York.
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