Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

Union City, CA | Full-Time | Operations

Pay Range: $19.52 - $31.08

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.

Facilities, Safety & Vendor Coordination

• 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.
• Forklift ormaterial-handlingequipment certificationa plus.

Hongene Biotech Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.