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

Position Title: Associate Scientist I

Location: South Plainfield

Shift: M-F 8am-4pm

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 Burlington, 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.

How You’ll Make an Impact 
 Our Testing Personnel strictly adhere to laboratory SOPs to ensure quality and safety while handling samples. They are proactive, detail oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and strive in fast-paced work environments. They understand the big picture, while paying attention to the details. They understand our customers’ needs with empathy and know that everything they do is making a difference. On-site training will be provided.

What You’ll Do 

• Carry out molecular biology experiments in a regulated laboratory environment
• Carry out sample receiving and help maintain sample storage.
• Perform nucleic acid extractions from a variety of sample types including cell pellets, virus, and stool in a Biosafety Level 2 lab.
• Perform PCR, qPCR, and dPCR
• Perform DNA purification and prepare Sanger sequencing reactions
• Maintain accurate documentation and records (wet bench process).
• Work with team leaders and co-workers to ensure the turnaround time meets customer needs.
• Assist with simple troubleshooting efforts.
• Prepare buffers and related solutions.
• Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

• Help maintain cleanliness of lab.
• Maintain inventory by ordering and organizing supplies and reagents.
• Carry out the implementation of standard protocols, practices, procedure and techniques for effective and safe operations of the laboratory.
• Additional tasks as needed.

What You Will Bring

• BS or BA in Biological Sciences required.
• 1+ years of related lab experience required.
• Experience in Sanger lab preferred.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment.
• Highly motivated and well organized.
• Independent, detailed oriented, team player.
• Closely follow Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to react to situations with a sense of urgency.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [email protected] for assistance. 

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.