Facilities Director

About Us

Mission Barns is where some of the world’s smartest, most passionate people are pioneering the future of food. We are scaling up and optimizing our process to provide sustainable, safe, and humane meat products to the world. 

We are a venture-backed startup with decades of experience in cell biology, tissue engineering, media development, food science, bioreactor design, and more. We’re united by our collective drive to solve difficult problems, ask tough questions, and apply cutting-edge science and engineering. At Mission Barns, you’ll have the freedom to dream big and do the best work of your life.
Position

• Full-time, exempt
• Onsite in San Francisco, CA
• Full time employees enjoy medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible holiday and vacation time, stock options, 401k, and ample opportunity for career advancement as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team that is accountable for the company’s labs, offices, GMP production areas, and kitchens
• Lead the selection and buildout of new facilities
• Manage day to day operations of our facilities including maintenance, purchasing, installing, and repairs
• Work cross functionally with departments across the company to make sure their facility needs are being met
• Work with company leadership to craft real estate strategy
• Help the company comply with applicable building codes and local rules, regulations and laws
• Assume budgetary responsibility for facilities costs including long range planning
• Manage a robust, compliant, and cost-effective EH&S program

About You

• A minimum 10 years of facility management experience
• Experience managing biotech labs and GMP production spaces. Commercial kitchen spaces are preferred
• Passionate about contributing to our mission to create high-quality meat products in a better way
• A proven leader who motivates others to collaborate effectively and deliver outstanding results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present to and influence peers and executive leadership
• Broad experience with EH&S, Security and Risk Management
• Good knowledge of codes, regulations and laws that affect lab, office, GMP production, and kitchen spaces

Full time employees enjoy medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible holiday and vacation time, stock options, and ample opportunity for career advancement as the company grows.

Mission Barns is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.