Lab/Planner Scheduler

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Planner/Scheduler to join our operations team supporting critical laboratory facilities. In this essential role, you will serve as the central coordinator for all routine maintenance activities, ensuring seamless laboratory operations through strategic planning and scheduling. You will optimize analytical instrumentation uptime, manage vendor relationships, and maximize technician workforce utilization while working closely with end users to minimize operational disruption. This position is vital to maintaining the high-performance standards our clients expect from their laboratory facilities and directly contributes to JLL's commitment to operational excellence in specialized facility management.What your day-to-day will look like:• Plan and schedule vendor visits for analytical instrument preventive maintenance, coordinating with external service providers to optimize schedules and minimize laboratory disruption• Escort vendors during maintenance activities to ensure safety compliance and quality standards while managing vendor documentation, service reports, and maintenance records• Plan and schedule internal instrument and mechanical technicians for calibration activities across all laboratory areas, optimizing labor utilization through workload analysis• Work directly with laboratory end users to understand operational needs, resolve scheduling conflicts, and provide advance notice of planned maintenance activities• Balance routine maintenance requirements with backlog and emergency repair needs while monitoring maintenance costs and identifying optimization opportunities• Generate regular reports on maintenance performance and technician utilization, documenting delays or issues for continuous improvement• Coordinate availability of spare parts, consumables, and specialized tools required for maintenance activitiesRequired Qualifications:• 5 years of laboratory operations or maintenance coordination experience• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation maintenance and calibration procedures• Experience coordinating with external vendors and service providers, including managing service contracts• Proficiency with scheduling software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC-MS, spectroscopy, etc.) maintenance requirements and calibration principlesPreferred Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Laboratory Sciences, or related technical field• Project management or scheduling certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar)• Previous experience in vendor escort and safety coordination roles within laboratory environments• Understanding of preventive maintenance best practices and maintenance management software• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills for scheduling and reporting• Experience with laboratory safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements• Familiarity with pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory operations• Experience working in client-facing facility management rolesLocation:[Onsite - San Diego, CA]Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm Salary/Comp:38.46 to 45.52hourly (80,000 to 94,700 annual)This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.Estimated compensation for this position:80,000.00 – 100,000.00 USD per yearThis range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.Location:On-site –San Diego, CAIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the tablePersonalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:401(k) plan with matching company contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salary Paid Time Off and Company HolidaysEarly access to earned wages through Daily PayJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.California Residents onlyIf you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.