Lab and Operations Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Lab & Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations, facilities management, inventory control, procurement, and EHS compliance for our growing molecular diagnostics R&D center in Lexington, MA. This role is critical to ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive environment for our dynamic scientific teams.

Fapon is an industry-leading IVD platform organization that offers an unmatched product and service combination of innovative biomarkers and bioactive raw materials, and one-stop solutions of open instrument systems and reagents, with our mission to enable earlier disease identification and more timely, accurate, and affordable diagnosis. Supported by its strong global R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service network, Fapon's products have established a presence in 68 countries and regions, serving more than 2,500 business partners.

You can learn more about us by visiting https://en.faponbiotech.com

Key responsibilities:

· Manage daily operations of the BSL-2 molecular biology laboratory, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, EHS, biosafety regulations, and local permitting requirements.

· Develop and maintain a culture of safety through training personnel in safe equipment operation, emergency response procedures, and proper handling of hazardous materials.

· Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations for R&D reagents, consumables and materials and coordinate with procurement, logistics (cold-chain management), and finance teams to align purchasing, inbound/outbound logistics, and inventory reconciliation.

· Act as point-of-contact for outside agencies; interface with and coordinate as needed with landlord and service vendors for maintenance, repairs, and installations of equipment or facilities.

· Oversee inventory management, ensuring the availability of essential lab supplies, reagents, and equipment through procurement and installation.

· Provide on-site purchasing, receiving, and procurement support

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or a related life science field.

· At least 2 years of formal lab management or operations experience.

· Proven hands-on experience with BSL-2 lab management, EHS compliance, chemical hygiene, and biosafety protocols.

· Direct experience with lab procurement, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and facility operations.

· Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in IVD raw material R&D or molecular diagnostic product development (qPCR, NGS, protein engineering, etc.).

· Prior experience managing warehouse or inventory operations in the biotech/life science industry.

· Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., MaintainX) and eProcurement platforms.

Join Our Team and Grow with Us:

· This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and shape laboratory operations at a growing R&D center while working closely with scientific leadership and global teams

· We care about individual well-being as well as healthcare for all people

· Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plan

· Health care and well-being programs including competitive medical, dental, vision & medical benefits

· Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and discretionary winter shutdown