Laboratory Technician I, Prep, M-F 10 AM - 6:30PM EST

Azenta•South Plainfield, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I is an entry-level role in our Molecular Biology Team responsible for processing Plasmid DNA Prep orders for internal and external customers. Laboratory Technicians will perform Plasmid DNA production/isolation procedures, perform QC workflows, and package orders for shipment to customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
1+ years of any work experience required
Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.)
Strong recordkeeping skills
Review & follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to work in a team environment
Desire to learn new processes and support a growing team
Experience with basic laboratory equipment including but not limited to micropipettes, beakers, balances, serological pipettes etc.

Nice To Haves

A.S. Degree or B.S degree preferred.
1+ years of hands-on lab work experience preferred.
Previous experience using pipettes, cleaning dishware, sterilization/autoclave, vacuum filtration, pH meter is preferred.
Experience and/or desire to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Responsibilities

Work within team for daily DNA preparation – including handling bacteria cultures, agar plates, and sterile DNA material, prepping at all scales.
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.
Ability to use internal documentation systems (LabUI) in detail
Package and ship final products to customers
Preparation of in-lab reagents & other similar duties as assigned
Extended periods of time standing or sitting, operating lab computers and equipment while wearing a lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves.
Training previous levels as needed
Perform other molecular biology protocols as assigned -Transformations, overnight cultures, sterility procedures for sample verification.
Manage inventory and replenish consumable supplies
Maintain laboratory cleanliness & aseptic techniques for all in-house materials
Document and track daily reagent generation, materials generated for other departments, log monthly safety checks for eye wash etc
Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment
Follow SOPs accurately and precisely
Prepare supplies including but not limited to bacterial media, agar plates, flasks, buffers, antibiotic solutions, etc.
Other duties as assigned