Associate Scientist

GENEWIZ UK LtdAt 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 TitleAssociate Scientist

Job Description

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:

• 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 communications/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, are essential.

• Sequencing experience (NGS) preferred.

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