Associate Scientist

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.
The Associate Scientist position in our Next Generation Sequencing department is a great entry-level role with room for growth and advancement. If you have the desire to work in a casual yet results-driven environment that embraces innovation- then you’re just what we’re looking for!
Responsibilities:

• Extract DNA and RNA from a range of sources, including blood, tissue and cell pellets
• Prepare amplified template libraries for high-throughput 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
• Communicate with customers by phone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
• Follow SOPs and guidance of supervisors
• Be an effective team player committed to company goals
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences required; advanced degree preferred
• Knowledge of standard laboratory processes
• Follow and help to develop Standard Operating Protocol (SOP)
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
  

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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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