Scientist I
Azenta Life Sciences

Job Info

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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

The Scientist I will plan, prioritize and monitor projects to ensure timely project completion. This position will communicate project requirements, status and deadlines with team members and customers.

What You'll Do
• Carry out routine NGS lab duties including qPCR, multiplexing and sequencing.
• Assist with all troubleshooting efforts
• Supervise and support a sub-team of Associate Scientist I and Associate Scientist II level team
members
• DNA and RNA extraction from a variety of sample types using standard and custom protocols
• Comprehend and review QC data in depth and provide feedback accordingly
• Perform standard, custom and specialized library preparation
• Monitor run performance and communicate with vendor regarding related issues
• Perform routine maintenance of sequencers and other equipment
• Maintain a safe workplace in accordance with company and OSHA policies/procedures
• Work closely with other team members to ensure timely and effective completion of projects
• Assist with creating, updating and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work
guidelines

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent required. Master's degree in Biological Sciences preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant laboratory experience required
• Experience in multiple steps of the NGS process required. Hands-on experience with NGS platforms preferred.
• Experience with Molecular Biology principles and technologies

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

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