Operations Specialist

Hongene Biotech Corporation; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hongene Biotech Corporation seeks an Operations Specialist to keep day-to-day on-site operations running smoothly, from receiving materials to coordinating procurement, logistics, and facility vendors. You will be a hands-on presence across laboratory and operations areas, ensuring materials, equipment, and documentation stay accurate and compliant.

Ideal candidates bring strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the flexibility to move between inventory counts, vendor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• 1+ years of warehouse, laboratory operations, inventory or logistics support.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials and operate standard warehouse/operations equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.
• Ability to work on-site in a laboratory/operations environment and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily on-site operational activities within the laboratory and operations areas.
• Receive incoming materials, verify accuracy, label as needed, and distribute to internal teams.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through physical counts, organization, and system updates.
• Support material movement, storage, and organization within designated areas.
• Coordinate routine chemical waste disposal with licensed vendors in accordance with company SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

On-site work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Since our founding in 1998, Hongene has been at the forefront of nucleic acid chemistry, earning global recognition for delivering high-purity building blocks that powered the early development of RNA therapeutics. Over the years, we have expanded beyond raw materials to become a trusted CDMO partner for oligonucleotide and mRNA medicines. Through sustained investment in infrastructure, talent, and innovation, we continue to scale cutting-edge science — helping our partners advance the next generation of nucleic acid therapeutics from discovery to market.

About the Role

As an Operations Specialist, you’ll keep Hongene’s day-to-day on-site operations running smoothly — from receiving and tracking inventory to coordinating procurement, logistics, and facility vendors. You’ll be a hands‑on presence across our laboratory and operations areas, helping make sure materials, equipment, and documentation stay accurate, organized, and compliant with our procedures.

You bring strong attention to detail, a safety‑first mindset, and the flexibility to move between inventory counts, vendor coordination, and administrative documentation without missing a beat. Reliability and teamwork matter here — you’ll be counted on to show up, follow through, and help keep operations compliant and on schedule.

What You'll Do

On‑Site Operations & Inventory Support

• Support daily on‑site operational activities within the laboratory and operations areas.
• Receive incoming materials, verify accuracy, label as needed, and distribute to internal teams.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through physical counts, organization, and system updates.
• Support material movement, storage, and organization within designated areas.

Procurement & Logistics Support

• Assistwith purchasing and procurement of direct materials and operational supplies.
• Support domestic and internationallogisticsactivities, including shipment coordination and deliveries.
• Perform local pick‑ups or drop‑offs related to operational needs.
• Coordinate routine chemical waste disposal with licensed vendorsin accordance withcompany SOPs.
• Track and support preventive maintenance activities for laboratory and facility‑related equipment.
• Communicate with external vendorsregardingscheduling, deliveries, and service follow‑ups.

Administrative & Operational Tasks

• Complete required documentation related to inventory,logistics, and vendor services.
• Provide general operational support to the Operations Department as needed.
• Assistwithmaintainingorganized records and on‑site operational documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;Associatedegreea plus.
• 1+ years of experience in warehouse, laboratory operations, inventory, orlogisticssupport.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials andoperatestandard warehouse/operations equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and record‑keeping accuracy.
• Ability to work on‑site in a laboratory/operations environment and follow established SOPs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with outside vendors (e.g., waste disposal, facility maintenance,logisticscarriers).
• Familiarity with domestic and international shipment coordination.
• Experience with inventory management systems.

Hongene Biotech Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.