Lab Supervisor (Bilingual English/Mandarin)

Company Description:

Novogene Corp is a leading global provider of genomic services and solutions, recognized for cutting-edge next-generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics expertise. With thousands of employees and multiple international locations, Novogene offers one of the largest sequencing capacities in the world and delivers high-quality data to support diverse research goals.

Job Title: Lab Supervisor (Bilingual - English/Mandarin)

Location: Beaverton, OR 97008 (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Annual 80K Salary + 12% 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.

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 : 3-5 years (Preferred)