Molecular Diagnostics Lab & Operations Lead

Huaxing; Lexington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care and well-being programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fapon is seeking a hands-on Lab & Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations, facilities management, inventory control, procurement, and EHS compliance at our Lexington, MA R&D center. You will lead a BSL-2 lab and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, efficiency and compliant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or related life sciences and 2+ years of lab management experience, with strong procurement and inventory skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or 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.

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 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

Skills

Lab management

EHS compliance

Inventory management

Procurement

Facilities operations

BSL-2 lab

Chemical hygiene

Biosafety protocols

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry / molecular biology / life sciences

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Fapon is seeking a hands-on Lab & Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations, facilities management, inventory control, procurement, and EHS compliance at our Lexington, MA R&D center. You will lead a BSL-2 lab and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, efficiency and compliant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or related life sciences and 2+ years of lab management experience, with strong procurement and inventory skills.