GENEWIZ LLC

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.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job TitleLaboratory Technician, Sanger Sequencing 7:30pm-4:00am

Job Description

Position Title: Laboratory Technician I

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30pm-4:00am

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 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 Lab Techs strictly adhere to laboratory SOPs to ensure quality and safety while handling samples for Sanger Sequencing. 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 customer needs with empathy and know that everything they do is making a difference. On-site training will be provided.

What You’ll Do 

Adhere to Safety ProtocolsStrictly follow SOPs and site trainer’s direction in training, sample handling, project processing, and documentationAssist and maintain the cleanliness of work areaSort incoming samplesPrepare sequencing template, including preparation, amplification, and PCR purificationLabware Washing, biohazard waste collection and packagingCommunicate with customers by e-mail in a friendly and professional mannerAssist in purifying sequencing template and load samples onto sequencing machinesAbility to lift 25 lbs.Job requires both sitting and standing for 8 hours a dayMust be able to bend, twist and walk for extended periods of timeFine motor skills and hand-eye coordinationMay require working overtime and/or weekends on rotation

What You Will Bring

High School Diploma requiredAAS Degree or equivalent lab work experience preferred1+ years of lab work experience preferredExcellent attention to detailProactive team memberAble to work under pressure and meet deadlinesEager to learn and retain new concepts quicklyExcellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and writtenPrevious laboratory experience a plusMicropipette and multichannel pipette experience a plusLIMS experience a plus

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 HR.Recruiting@azenta.com 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.