Why you should join us:
At Sound Agriculture, we believe our food system can nourish consumers while benefiting farming communities and the planet. Through a deeper understanding of plant and microbial biology, we are leveraging the natural power of plants to make agriculture more agile and resilient. Our work focuses on developing nutrient efficiency products and modernizing plant breeding to improve the way we farm and the food we eat.
Sound is a Series D startup funded by leading investors in food and agriculture including Leaps by Bayer, Syngenta Group Ventures, S2G Ventures, BMO Impact Investment Fund, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Fall Line Capital, Cavallo Ventures, FootPrint Coalition and Northpond Ventures.
What you'll do:

Sound is adding a Facilities Manager to lead our efforts in providing safe and efficient operations of our headquarters office and research laboratory. The Facilities Manager will assist with the final stage of a new facility build and occupation of a state-of-the-art, 33k square foot facility in Emeryville, CA. After move-in, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the facility, procurement of key equipment, serves as the site safety coordinator, and works collaboratively to plan for efficient and economical operations. This role manages the facilities group, including lab operations and office support teams, and reports to the VP, People. This role is based in Emeryville, CA.
Ideal candidates have experience with innovative biotech lab facilities operations, including leading lab operations teams and an onsite office coordinator. The two most important needs this role will encounter in the first 90 days is 1) partner with the current team to support our new space move in, and 2) building out the facilities team with potentially 2-3 hires. Standout candidates are able to demonstrate an employee-centric mindset and ability to lead through influence.

Compensation Target:
$150,000 to 157,000 base salary
Bonus target 10%
Bonuses are earned based on annual company and individual performance and are prorated based on start date.
Sound reserves the ability to adjust the compensation range based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, and geography. In addition to on target earnings, we offer above average equity grants for the industry as we believe that every employee should have a stake in the company's growth. If you're above this compensation target, we encourage you to reach out and discuss the entire package and opportunity before deciding not to pursue this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of a single site laboratory and office facility by prioritizing safety, maintenance and efficient operations
• Manage and coordinate facility maintenance and repair, including but not limited to: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Laboratory waste, Building systems and Recycling
• Proactively identify current and future maintenance requirements by establishing rapport with stakeholders across levels
• Work with key stakeholders to resolve current maintenance problems in a way that minimizes downtime and disruptions to office and research operations
• Directs custodial and facility work functions to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Plan to procure, install, and startup new equipment in consultation with key stakeholders
• Establish Facility specific Standard Operating Procedures and collaborate with research team members to establish Research specific Standard Operating Procedures creation and adherence
• Protect employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean working environment
• Develop a facility safety and maintenance plan, ticketing system and track results
• Create a Culture of Safety within the organization, from the ground up
• Create, manage and administer Safety Training, Site Orientation, Hazard Specific training
• Ensure that all federal, state and local regulations related to licensing compliance, safety, EPA, OSHA rules and regulations are adhered to
• Manage building access, security and utility infrastructure and utilities expenditures
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing and operating within an annual budget
• Plan, hire and manage roles for the facilities team
• Special projects and other duties, as needed

Targeted Skills & Experience

• Progressive multi-year experience in lab management/operations with an emphasis on laboratory safety, operations and implementation of scaled solutions at multiple organizations; expansion of duties to include facilities operations ideal
• Experience building and managing teams that support the lab and office experience
• Comfort and experience negotiating with vendors to get high quality products and services at competitive prices
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations; including but not limited to CERS, OSHA, EPA and laboratory waste regulations
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy. PMP or FMA a plus
• Experience with hands-on repair and comfort making basic repairs independently. Experience with local vendors is a plus
• Flexible, creative, and clever in technical problem solving; comfortable with ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization with strong bias to action
• Must be willing and able to respond after hours in the event of an urgent need to maintain facilities operations, or in response to health or safety needs
• Passion for mission-based work, especially in sustainability in food and agriculture

This role demonstrates our core values by:

• Boldness: Leads by example, sees opportunity where others see immovable challenges
• Ownership: Drives safe office and laboratory practices and ensures regulatory compliance
• Respect: Values ideas and input from other business functions, especially research
• Creativity: Embraces new technologies and strategies to decrease operational friction and ensure facilities are operating efficiently

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a disruptive startup with a talented, experienced, and growing team of dedicated individuals
• Competitive total rewards package, including equity
• Performance bonus structure or uncapped commission plan for sales positions
• Comprehensive health care plans that include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flex Spending Account (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Benefit)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing benefits
• In-person and virtual events and engagement activities (we actually like hanging out with each other!) (e.g. First Fridays, Meditation, Potlucks, Cultural Events, Running and Climbing groups, Photo Contests, weekly Team lunch, etc.)

Sound Agriculture does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies responding to job postings. We will not respond to unsolicited requests to submit candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
Sound participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Sound is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Sound takes any action, including terminating your employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.