Facilities Associate

Facilities Associate I –
Fate Therapeutics Inc.

Fate Therapeutics is seeking an hands‑on, service‑driven individual to manage general upkeep, cleanliness, and smooth daily operations for company facilities, focusing on common areas, conference rooms, laboratories, and supply management to support a positive and efficient work environment. The successful candidate will have experience managing facility organization and cleanliness for both office and laboratories, including conference room readiness, setting up and breaking down meeting rooms, managing inventory of supplies, biohazardous waste, and reporting maintenance needs to ensure an organized, functional, and safe work environment.

This is an entry‑level, full‑time, non‑exempt position located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.

• Support operations across the company facilities, including managing office, breakroom, restroom, conference room, and R&D lab supplies.
• Set up and break down company meetings and events, arranging tables, chairs, catering and equipment, and restore and clean the space afterward.
• Maintain daily cleanliness, safety, and professional appearance of the company facilities, including common areas, supply areas, office areas, conference rooms, break areas, and restrooms.
• Manage centralized waste such as trash, paper, plastics, and other recyclable materials.
• Support the company’s hazardous waste program: collect, transport, segregate, accumulate, and perform initial disposal of hazardous waste for various labs; determine proper method of accumulation and disposal based on hazard classes and chemical compatibility.
• Package, document, and label waste for shipment to appropriate disposal facilities pursuant to facility, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain records such as hazardous and non‑hazardous waste manifests and associated documents.
• Respond to hazardous and non‑hazardous spills and implement a clean‑up plan.
• Communicate list of activities to facilities personnel for the evening janitorial vendor to complete.
• Work closely with facilities and HR personnel to support daily facilities requests and maintenance needs.

• High school or GED with a minimum of one year’s experience providing facilities support to a small to mid‑size company; biotech or life science background preferred.
• Experience working in a lab setting preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance such as biosafety cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, and other general laboratory equipment.
• Able to understand general instructions with proficient problem‑solving abilities and detail orientation.
• Ability to manage and prioritize end‑user facilities requests.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, able to prioritize, multitask, and work in a professional, fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• 100% onsite work at corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Subject to extended periods of standing, moving, and moderate noise levels.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Requires working with hazardous materials.

• The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.
• Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package.
• The anticipated salary range for this role is $28 – $31 per hour.

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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