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# Facilities Lead at GeneDx

- **Company:** GeneDx
- **Location:** Gaithersburg Maryland, United States
- **Compensation:** $58k–$77k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04
- **Apply:** https://genedx.com/careers/openings?gh_jid=4730722005

## Job description

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit [www.genedx.com](http://www.genedx.com/).

Summary

The Facilities Lead provides technical services in support of, but not limited to building interior and exterior and laboratory spaces, ensuring that all building systems within the company are properly maintained, functioning correctly, and ready for use to support daily activities.

Job Responsibilities

- Manage Ticket queues and facilitate assigning tasks based on priority as needed.
- Oversee Facilities projects to improve building reliability and functionality.
- Triage and respond to tickets and projects- can quickly identify and solve the problems allowing for a quick resolution and restoration of laboratory to normal functionality.
- Ensure master equipment records are maintained and all Facilities documentation follows Good Documentation Practice.
- Support cross-functional projects with Equipment, Quality, Lab Personnel and IT.
- Provide access and supervision to external vendors during service or maintenance visits to ensure safety protocols are followed and work is completed according to standards.
- Communicate with vendors for critical building systems for repair and maintenance scheduling.
- Coordinates repairs and maintenance of building systems and interacts with service representatives, as needed.
- Conduct regular lab and building inspections to ensure equipment is functioning properly and identify any deficiencies, and ensuring spaces are maintained.
- Communicate cross functional to ensure all teams/departments/stakeholders are appropriately informed regarding affected systems status.
- Ensure that all documents and procedures are followed by the team.
- Oversee after hours scheduling for On-Call and make adjustments as needed.
- Perform minor troubleshooting and repair on HVAC, water, fire suppression, and common areas.
- Perform minor troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
- Move and install equipment including refrigeration, building support and laboratory instruments.
- Monitor lab environmental monitoring systems, proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues to maintain optimal conditions, elevating issues as needed.
- Maintain physical and electronic logs for fire extinguisher, emergency lights, refrigeration, uninterruptible power supply, locker assignment and generator systems.

Education, Experience, and Skills

- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Technical trade school training, Associate degree, or equivalent education in HVAC, Mechanical Systems, Building Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in industrial, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or commercial facilities maintenance required.
- 3 - 5 years of hands-on HVAC experience supporting commercial and industrial building systems preferred.
- Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

- Maryland HVACR Journeyman License (Preferred).
- HVACR Technician License (Preferred).
- Stationary Engineer License (Preferred).

Work Environment

This position is based in our laboratory facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Work is performed in a laboratory setting that may involve exposure to biological materials, chemicals, and specialized equipment. The environment requires adherence to safety protocols, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with regulatory standards. Noise levels vary from moderate to loud depending on equipment operation. Your standard work schedule and hours will be established in collaboration with your leader and may be adjusted to align with evolving business needs.

Physical Demands

This role requires physical activity including:

- Combination of standing, walking, and sitting throughout the workday
- Fine motor skills and manual dexterity for handling samples, pipettes, and laboratory instruments
- Visual acuity for analyzing samples, reading measurements, and operating precision equipment
- Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25-50 pounds (equipment, sample containers, supply boxes)
- Reaching, bending, and stooping to access equipment and storage areas
- Repetitive hand and wrist movements for sample preparation and testing
- Ability to wear required PPE including lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and masks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range $58,080—$77,440 USD

A culture that plays to win, because patients are counting on us​

At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day – and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.​

Here’s what you can expect day to day:​

1. Play like a champion (step up, redefine what’s possible, own it)​

We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments – with quality, speed, and care.​

1. Think bigger (stretch beyond, courage not consensus)​

We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls — choosing progress over perfection.​

1. Grow fast (be curious, speak up, be agile)​

We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.​

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.

At GeneDx, we believe in taking care of our people. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

GeneDx is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

All privacy policy information can be found [here](https://www.genedx.com/privacy).

## About GeneDx

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GeneDx provides advanced genetic testing for rare and inherited diseases, using the world’s largest rare disease dataset to deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: WGS)
- **Headquarters**: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Clinical genomics / rare disease diagnostics
- Target customers: B2B (clinicians, health systems, biopharma partners) and B2C (patients, families via at-home sample collection)
- Mission: “To diagnose any genetic disease as early as possible for more people around the world.” [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)

## Products & Services
- **GeneDx Infinity™**: The largest rare disease genomic dataset, with data from over 2.5 million tests, nearly 1 million exomes/genomes, and 7+ million phenotypic data points. Powers all testing and fuels drug discovery. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **ExomeDx™ & GenomeDx™**: Industry-leading whole exome and whole genome sequencing tests, ranked #1 by pediatric and genetic specialists and granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. Available via simple cheek swab with at-home collection. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Targeted Panels**: Comprehensive panels for specific conditions, offering rapid results (days to weeks) and actionable insights. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Biopharma Services**: Accelerate drug discovery and clinical development using the GeneDx dataset and clinical expertise. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (public company, market cap fluctuates)
- **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: $882.5 million (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Total Funding (historical)**: $1.216 billion, including a $121M Series C led by BlackRock Innovation Capital (2020), post-IPO equity rounds, and a $100M venture round in 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: BlackRock Innovation Capital, Sema4 (parent company). In-network for 79% of commercially insured patients; Medicaid coverage in 36 states. Trusted by over 75,000 clinicians. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 47% YoY (1,005 employees as of mid-2026); acquired Fabric Genomics (2025); named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life) [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest rare disease dataset (GeneDx Infinity™)**: Unmatched scale enables 17% higher diagnostic yield vs. standard testing. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Speed and actionability**: Results in days to weeks, with industry-leading classification and genetic counselors available. 60% of diagnosed patients see a change in medical management. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Over 25 years of innovation** (cumulative from legacy GeneDx): Discovered 500+ new disease-gene relationships and published 1,000+ scientific papers. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)
- **FDA Breakthrough Device Designation** for core tests, validating clinical utility.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand access**: Drive adoption of whole exome/genome sequencing as first-line testing for rare disease, growing payer coverage and reducing the diagnostic odyssey.
- **Accelerate drug discovery**: Leverage the dataset to partner with biopharma for therapeutic development.
- **Improve health system efficiencies**: Deliver integrated genomic intelligence to health systems for faster, more cost-effective care. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “play like a champion”, “think bigger”, and “grow fast” – with a bias for action and meaningful ownership. Emphasis on urgency and purpose because patients are counting on them. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, virtual visits, behavioral health, 22 weeks fully paid parental leave, up to $25K annually for fertility/adoption/surrogacy, 401k match up to 5%, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, 11 paid holidays, competitive PTO, life/disability insurance, and free personal genetic testing. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
- **Work model**: Not explicitly stated; likely hybrid/office-based given multiple locations (US, Canada, Iceland, UK, etc.). Remote flexibility may vary by role.
- **Engineering & science culture**: Strong focus on bioinformatics, data operations, and clinical research. Recent openings include Director of Bioinformatics Engineering, Product Manager, and Clinical Analyst. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Mission-driven**: Every role directly contributes to ending the diagnostic odyssey for children with rare diseases. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
2. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
3. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)
4. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers/openings)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)

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