Laboratory Technician, Molecular Biology 11am-7:30pm

Position Title: Laboratory Technician I, Molecular Biology

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Shift: Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:30pm

Intro

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 Chelmsford, 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
The Laboratory Technician I is an entry-level role in our Molecular Biology Team responsible for processing DNA Prep orders for internal and external customers. Laboratory Technician’s will help process DNA Prep orders, perform QC workflows, and package orders for shipment to customers.

What You’ll Do

• Restock lab supplies
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Reaching, lifting, bending
• Prepare and package orders
• Follow SOPs accurately and precisely
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area
• Handle chemical reagents and glassware
• Ability to read small font on sample tubes
• Receive and sort incoming orders using established workflows
• Independently operate laboratory equipment including but not limited to pipettes, gel electrophoresis equipment including gel imager, centrifuges, autoclaves, shakers, and spectrophotometers
• Extended periods of time standing or sitting, operating lab computers and equipment while wearing a lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves
• Employee will be working in an area with hazardous chemicals
• Employee may have to use hand tools to adjust settings on instruments as needed

What You Will Bring

• HS Diploma required
• Strong attention to detail
• A.S. Degree or B.S degree preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Desire to learn new processes and support a growing team
• Experience and/or desire to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment

• Previous experience using pipettes, gel electrophoresis equipment including gel imager, centrifuges, autoclaves, shakers, and spectrophotometers are welcome.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.)

EOE M /F/Disabled/VET

Azenta Life Sciences is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do our utmost to ensure that there is no discrimination or bias against anyone applying for a job or in any phase of employment for reasons related to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or gender identity.

We welcome and value diversity, to ensure that our work benefits from a broad range of viewpoints and perspectives. Our growing global reach gives us the opportunity to bring to our business an even richer diversity of experiences and capabilities. For assistance in the application process, please reach out to Recruiting@azenta.com or call (978) 262-2400. Review EEO Poster Know Your Rights: WOrkplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov)

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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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