Job Description
Job Overview:
About this role:
The Innovation Center Facilities Lead oversees all facility operations for a 30,000 square-foot mixed use innovation center/lab in Atlanta Georgia. This lab includes wet chemistry, fermentation, genetics, product development and application labs. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant functioning of center’s laboratories, utilities, equipment, infrastructure, shipping/receiving, procurement, safety and site services. This role also coordinates the site visitors and meeting spaces ensuring engaging, flawless experience for customers and guests.
The position also provides operation oversight to the building’s office areas supporting environmental controls, workplace experiences, and management of the site receptionist.
Schedule: this role is ONSITE in Atlanta, Monday - Friday.
Accountabilities:
1. Facility Operations
Oversee day-to-day operations of the 30,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center, including labs and office areas.
Maintain building systems (HVAC, utilities, gas lines, water systems, emergency equipment).
Ensure clean, safe, and functional laboratory and office environments.
2. Purchasing & Vendor Management
Manage all purchasing for facilities, lab infrastructure needs, supplies, and services.
Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers for maintenance and repairs.
Track budgets for facilities, utilities, and site services.
3. Utilities & Site Services
Oversee utilities such as boiler, chiller, compressed air, HVAC, water and control systems
Manage shipping/receiving, loading dock operations, and sample logistics.
Maintain facility access, security systems, and general site services.
4. Laboratory Support
Support lab leaders with equipment installs, moves, repairs, and infrastructure needs.
Ensure labs meet safety, compliance, and operational standards.
Supports calibration coordination and routine maintenance of lab-related systems.
5. Health, Safety & Environment
Manage facility-level health, safety, and environmental programs.
Oversee chemical storage, hazardous waste, contractor safety, and emergency response.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal safety policies.
6. Visitor & Workplace Experience
Supervise reception/front-desk staff and the visitor process.
Support customer tours, internal events, and meeting space setup.
Maintain high standards for cleanliness, organization, and workplace comfort.
7. Continuous Improvement & Planning
Improve space utilization, lab workflows, sustainability, and preventative maintenance.
Supports site Capex, including management of site CAPEX budget and individual project management
Support planning for renovations, upgrades, and long-term site improvements.
Maintain documentation, SOPs, and facility procedures.
Skills and Experience:
- Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in facilities management, engineering, operational management or laboratory management
- 7+ years of facilities, lab operations, or building services experience in R&D, biotech, chemical, food science, or similar technical environment
- Strong knowledge of laboratory infrastructure (HVAC, compressed air, chillers, boiler, RO/DI water, fume hoods, biosafety, waste systems ect.)
- Experience managing vendors and contractors, including maintenance programs and service contracts.
- Hands-on knowledge of EH&S requirements, including chemical handling, hazardous waste, OSHA standards, and emergency response
- Proven ability to manage purchasing and budgeting for facilities, equipment, and site services.
- Ability to read and interpret building plans, technical drawings, and equipment specifications
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with th ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of capital projects, facility upgrades, and space facilities
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly collaborative R&D environment
Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.
When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.
The salary range for this position is: $57,000 - $83,000
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
- Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- 401K with company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!
In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.
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