Associate Scientist

GENEWIZ LLCAt Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job TitleAssociate Scientist

Job Description

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. 

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally.  We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

Title: Associate Scientist I

Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Job Description:

• Carry out PCR and sequencing, Mutation Analysis, 16S sequencing, DNA preparation, Plasmid sequencing and related molecular biology projects
• Related tasks include but are not limited to: PCR amplification, post-reaction preparations, sequencing data analysis, DNA transformation, restriction digest analysis, and potential GLP-level work
• Communicate with customers by phone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
• Assist with simple troubleshooting efforts
• Follow SOPs and guidance of supervisors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences is required
• 2+ years of previous lab experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Molecular Biology techniques required
• Preferred skills include PCR, qPCR, 16S sequencing, DNA/RNA extractions, and molecular cloning
• Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential
• Closely follow Standard Operating Protocol (SOP)

Azenta employees have a winning attitude and champion innovation, teamwork and accountability through a results-oriented, customer-centric, and fun culture. We offer various health and financial benefits, learning opportunities, competitive compensation, rewarding bonus programs, and a wide range of work/life benefits designed to make your life easier.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.