Job Description

Facilities Specialist

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a world-class company? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Facilities Specailist to join our team in Ireland, Athlone.

The Facilities Specialist (FS) provides technical and operational support for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of GMP and non-GMP systems within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure — including HVAC, boilers, gas lines, compressed air, and plant equipment— while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and documentation. The FS performs preventive and corrective maintenance, assists with vendor oversight, supports facility projects, and responds to daily work requests in accordance with cGMP, EHS, and site quality expectations.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walk-downs of mechanical rooms, plant spaces, and GMP areas to identify issues or potential risks
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, and HVAC maintenance such as filter replacements and minor repairs
• Respond promptly to site work orders and ensure all work is documented accurately per GMP requirements
• Support laboratory equipment installations, relocations, and small facility improvement projects
• Assist with troubleshooting of utilities and facility systems to maintain uptime and compliance

Compliance & Documentation

• Complete all maintenance and repair records in full compliance with cGMP standards
• Support vendor-performed commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Participate in internal and external audits or inspections, providing technical input as required

Safety & EHS

• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with EHS procedures, permit-to-work controls, and lockout/tagout standards
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe maintenance and plant areas
• Identify, report, and help correct safety hazards; actively participate in safety training and improvement programs

Collaboration & Support

• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide support during emergency or after-hours situations
• Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiative
• On call out of hours rota required

Requirements

• Technical diploma or equivalent in Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services (or relevant trade certification)
• 2+ years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or utilities — preferably in a GMP or regulated environment
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, utilities, and building management automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with BMS systems preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and be part of a company that values inclusion, collaboration, and personal development. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.