Senior Associate 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 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.

We are seeking an Sr Associate Scientist to join our Clinical Development Services department. This position will primarily be responsible for various laboratory operations from sample accessioning to data generation in our regulated lab. If you have the desire to work in a fun yet results-driven environment that embraces innovation- then you’re just what we’re looking for!

Title: Senior Associate Scientist

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Sample receipt and accessioning
• Independently carry out nucleic acid extractions from a variety of sample types
• Perform quantitative PCR (qPCR) set-up and data analysis
• Prepare libraries for NGS sequencing
• Carry out DNA sequencing on next-generation DNA analyzers
• Perform routine maintenance of DNA analyzers and related equipment
• Check inventory and replenish consumable sequencing supplies
• Follow SOPs and guidance of supervisors
• Support efforts to validate new or updated procedures
• Be an effective team-player committed to company goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences required
• Masters Degree in Biological Sciences preferred
• 5+ years molecular biology laboratory experience is required
• Experience working in a regulatory environment (e.g. CLIA/CAP, GLP, GMP, GCLP, and/or GCP) is required
• Experience with multiple NGS assay types required
• Follow and help to develop Standard Operating Protocol (SOP)
• Strong communications/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, and attention to detail are essential.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

GENEWIZ by Azenta is a is a leading global genomics service company and trusted provider for DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, molecular biology, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and GLP regulatory services. Our customers depend on GENEWIZ to achieve results in a rapid, cost-effective manner through specialized expertise and customizable, scalable services that contribute to the advancement of life sciences and technologies.

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

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