Lab and Operations Manager

About The Company

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.

Fapon Life Sciences, a trailblazer in biotechnology and a driving force in the field of novel diagnostics and therapeutics, is proud to announce the establishment of our state-of-the-art R&D center of excellence in the vibrant Greater Boston area.

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

Key Responsibilities：

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.

• 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
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Other comprehensive voluntary benefits include but are not limited to pet insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), discount programs, and many more
• We continue to optimize our benefits & wellness programs as we grow our organization to make sure they meet our diverse workforce needs
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance year over year