Operations Specialist

HONGENE BIOTECH CORPORATION • Union City, CA

3h • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Specialist supports Hongene’s day-to-day on-site operations across laboratory and operations areas. The role includes receiving and tracking inventory, coordinating procurement and logistics, and working with facility vendors. The specialist helps keep materials, equipment, and documentation accurate, organized, and compliant with company procedures.

The role calls for strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, flexibility across inventory, vendor coordination, and administrative documentation, as well as reliability and teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in warehouse, laboratory operations, inventory, or logistics support.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials and operate standard warehouse or operations equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.
• Ability to work on-site in a laboratory or operations environment and follow established SOPs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience coordinating with outside vendors, such as waste disposal, facility maintenance, or logistics carriers.
• Familiarity with domestic and international shipment coordination.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Forklift or material-handling equipment certification.

Responsibilities

• Support daily on-site operational activities within laboratory and operations areas.
• Receive incoming materials, verify their accuracy, label them as needed, and distribute them to internal teams.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through physical counts, organization, and system updates.
• Support material movement, storage, and organization in designated areas.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement of direct materials and operational supplies.
• Support domestic and international logistics activities, including shipment coordination and deliveries.
• Perform local pick-ups or drop-offs related to operational needs.
• Coordinate routine chemical waste disposal with licensed vendors in accordance with company SOPs.
• Track and support preventive maintenance activities for laboratory and facility-related equipment.
• Communicate with external vendors regarding scheduling, deliveries, and service follow-ups.
• Complete documentation related to inventory, logistics, and vendor services.
• Provide general operational support to the Operations Department as needed.
• Help maintain organized records and on-site operational documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED