Laboratory Technician, Molecular Biology 11am-7:30pm
Azenta Life Sciences

Position Title: Laboratory Technician I, Molecular Biology

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Shift: Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:30pm

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 Chelmsford, 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 Laboratory Technician I is an entry-level role in our Molecular Biology Team responsible for processing DNA Prep orders for internal and external customers. Laboratory Technician's will help process DNA Prep orders, perform QC workflows, and package orders for shipment to customers.

What You'll Do

• Restock lab supplies
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Reaching, lifting, bending
• Prepare and package orders
• Follow SOPs accurately and precisely
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area
• Handle chemical reagents and glassware
• Ability to read small font on sample tubes
• Receive and sort incoming orders using established workflows
• Independently operate laboratory equipment including but not limited to pipettes, gel electrophoresis equipment including gel imager, centrifuges, autoclaves, shakers, and spectrophotometers
• Extended periods of time standing or sitting, operating lab computers and equipment while wearing a lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves
• Employee will be working in an area with hazardous chemicals
• Employee may have to use hand tools to adjust settings on instruments as needed

What You Will Bring

• HS Diploma required
• Strong attention to detail
• A.S. Degree or B.S degree preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Desire to learn new processes and support a growing team
• Experience and/or desire to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment

• Previous experience using pipettes, gel electrophoresis equipment including gel imager, centrifuges, autoclaves, shakers, and spectrophotometers are welcome.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.)

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

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