Associate Scientist I, M-F, 8AM - 4PM EST
About The Position
At GENEWIZ by 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. As a global leader in R&D genomics services, GENEWIZ, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before. Our customers at top-tier pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic institutions, as well as cutting-edge start-ups, rely on our proprietary technologies for consistent, reliable, high-quality data, even on the most difficult projects. A full-service provider, we provide Sanger DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, molecular biology, high throughput/next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and GLP regulatory services.
Requirements
- BS or BA in Biological Sciences required.
- 1+ years of related lab experience required.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment.
- Highly motivated and well organized.
- Independent, detailed oriented, team player.
- Closely follow Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to react to situations with a sense of urgency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Sanger lab preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carry out molecular biology experiments in a regulated laboratory environment
- Carry out sample receiving and help maintain sample storage.
- Perform nucleic acid extractions from a variety of sample types including cell pellets, virus, and stool in a Biosafety Level 2 lab.
- Perform PCR, qPCR, and dPCR
- Perform DNA purification and prepare Sanger sequencing reactions
- Maintain accurate documentation and records (wet bench process).
- Work with team leaders and co-workers to ensure the turnaround time meets customer needs.
- Assist with simple troubleshooting efforts.
- Prepare buffers and related solutions.
- Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Help maintain cleanliness of lab.
- Maintain inventory by ordering and organizing supplies and reagents.
- Carry out the implementation of standard protocols, practices, procedure and techniques for effective and safe operations of the laboratory.
- Additional tasks as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
