Azenta Inc.

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 TitleSoftware Engineer

Job Description

Company Overview

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 Add Value

The Software Engineer provides leadership and expertise for the development of current and future applications. This includes further development as well as internal and external customer service and support.  They will also be expected to participate with members of the management team and serve as a resource for the group. The Software Engineer is expected to continuously develop process improvements and to develop relationships with vendors and other technology partners to ensure BLS’s competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Performs design, development, testing, documentation, and analysis of software applications for company products. Assignments include development of new programs and subprograms, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software/software systems. Duties include designing application, writing code, completing programming, developing and executing testing and debugging routines, and documenting work and results. May be responsible for developing or executing project plans, budgets, and schedules and for documentation of work and results. May function as a project engineer/leader with the resident responsibilities of proposals/project plan, schedules, work assignments, prime contact, technical presentations, cross functional issue resolution, etc. Is expected to keep up to date on technical advances in the discipline and related fields.

Responsibilities:

Key contributor in design and development of the system software for Cryo solutions in life science products.Document functional requirements, develop system architecture, and generate design and requirement specifications for the system and sub-system levels.  Implement the design in C# programming language.Development and maintenance of business applications, data scripts and unit test.Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions.Adhere to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Assist with software requirements and documentation.Document development and operational issues for future reference.Performance testing of functionality and data integrity.Anticipate application issues and implement preventive measures.Management of migration and implementation schedules of applications into production.Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability as required.Ensure high performance output for internal and external clients.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.5+ years of experience in software engineering.Proficient in C# programming and .NET environment, and Visual studio 2013/15In depth knowledge of Object Oriented Design and ProgrammingUnderstanding of the software life cycleExperience with WCF and WPFExperience with SQL server and database design is a big plusExperience with Telerik tools is a big plusExperience in developing automation/robotics products in life sciences and ISO 13485 Quality Systems is a big plus.Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented while being flexible, open, and able to adapt to changing priorities.Aware of business issues as they impact overall project plans. Understanding of the market requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues.Must have a strong work ethic and good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with a minimum supervision or direction.

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.