Job Title: Lab Supervisor (Bilingual - English/Mandarin)
Company: Novogene Corp.
Location: Beaverton, OR 97008 (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Annual 80K Salary + 10% Quarterly Bonus after 90 days of probation period
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Lab Supervisor (Bilingual - English/Mandarin) to lead our team at the newly opened Beaverton biology lab. This role is pivotal in ensuring lab operations meet our high standards for genomic services while fostering a collaborative team environment. As we coordinate closely with our global headquarters, fluency in both English and Mandarin is required to manage technical communication and reporting effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Supervise daily lab activities, manage technician schedules, and provide hands-on training for new hires during their 90-day training period.
Operational Excellence: Ensure all genomic testing and lab processes adhere to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and quality control standards.
Bilingual Liaison: Translate technical protocols and serve as the primary point of contact for technical discussions with our HQ engineering and science teams.
Inventory & Equipment: Oversee the procurement of lab supplies and ensure all equipment is regularly calibrated and maintained.
Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Assist HR in maintaining safety training records.
Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide technical feedback to the team to ensure professional growth and lab efficiency.
Requirements:
Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in Mandarin and English (required for technical reporting and HQ collaboration).
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in a production lab setting, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of genomic services, PCR, or sequencing technologies. Proficiency in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and Excel for data tracking.
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the warmth to mentor a growing team.
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- leading a Biology Production Lab team with NGS, Sequencing : 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Mandarin Chinese (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Beaverton, OR 97008 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Beaverton, OR 97008: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
