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, Fapons 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:
- Bachelors 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