Question 1

What are the required qualifications for this Facilities Specialist role at Stanford?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need an Associate degree and two years of related facilities administration experience , or equivalent. Key skills include interpersonal abilities , project management with competing priorities, proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint , vendor coordination, and knowledge of hazardous waste disposal and emergency plans. A valid California Non-commercial Driver's License is required. Explore more administration jobs or higher ed admin roles for similar positions.

Question 2

What does the Operations Specialist do in Stanford's LCGM cGMP facility?

Accepted Answer

Duties include serving as the facilities maintenance point of contact , coordinating preventive maintenance , utility optimization, vendor scheduling, property administration, security programs, project coordination, safety management , and space planning. Support cGMP manufacturing for cell and gene therapies in Phase I/II trials. Learn about research jobs supporting translational medicine at Stanford.

Question 3

What is the salary and working conditions for this Stanford Facilities job?

Accepted Answer

Pay range is $35.99 to $45.22 hourly in the California Bay Area, based on experience and factors like internal equity. Requires 24-hour response availability for emergencies, exposure to noise >80dB, and work at heights 4-10 ft. Frequent standing/walking; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. Check university salaries for Bay Area comparisons.

Question 4

What physical requirements and accommodations are needed?

Accepted Answer

Frequently: stand/walk, desk tasks. Occasionally: climb, bend, lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 lbs, drive day/night. Rarely: kneel, heavy lifting >40 lbs. University provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Must maintain CA Driver's License . See related higher ed jobs with similar demands.

Question 5

How do I apply and what is the deadline for this Stanford cGMP Facilities position?

Accepted Answer

Application deadline is May 1, 2026 . Apply via Stanford's career portal linked in the full posting. Prepare resume highlighting facilities experience in GMP settings. Visit free resume template and administration jobs for tips on academic applications in facilities management.

Question 6

What is Stanford's Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine (LCGM)?

Accepted Answer

LCGM is a GMP multi-product biologics facility supporting cell and gene therapies for rare diseases in Phase I/II trials for School of Medicine, LPCH, and SHC. Focus on maintenance, qualification, and validation. More on research jobs in cell/gene therapy.

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