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.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Description

Our NGS Lab team is looking for a new talent, starting at the earliest possible time as Associate Scientist.

Location: Milton Keynes

Permanent, full-time position

How You Will Add Value

This entry-level opportunity in our Next Generation Sequencing department offers hands-on laboratory experience and clear scope for professional development. You will join a collaborative, results-focused environment where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are valued.

What You Will Do

• Perform a range of sample-processing activities, including sample accessioning, quality control, normalisation, library preparation and post-preparation quality control.
• Carry out DNA sequencing using next-generation DNA analysers.
• Maintain sample integrity and processing records as a point of accountability to customers.
• Work in adherence to ISO 15189 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Maintain a clean working environment in the laboratory.
• Check inventory and replenish consumable sequencing supplies.
• Report issues and errors promptly and support troubleshooting activities.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance of supervisors.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to the achievement of team and company goals.

What You Will Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in biological sciences is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory processes.
• Ability to follow and contribute to the development of SOPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sequencing experience (NGS) preferred.
• ISO 15189 experience preferred.

Our Offer

• Become part of a company that makes a positive contribution to launching groundbreaking scientific developments and therapies.  
• Contribute to innovative cell therapies and be a part of revolutionary cancer therapies.  
• Take advantage of the operational opportunities in a growing, modern, and innovative company within the health care/ life science industry.  
• Experience an intensive exchange of experiences and close cooperation in a worldwide network with our customers, friends, and partners.  
• After your initial training, you will receive regular training and further education opportunities that are tailored to your needs.  
• A workplace that promotes your maximum.  
• Positive corporate culture and practiced teamwork across all locations.   
• Our other benefits include:
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• Electric vehicle leasing.
• Cycle to Work.
• Denplan.
• Azenta Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Company bonus scheme
• LinkedIn Learning cooperation.

About Us

At GENEWIZ, from Azenta Life Sciences, 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.

GENEWIZ is a global leader in multiomics and synthetic solution services with headquarters in South Plainfield, NJ and offices and operations worldwide. We empower our customer’s research by providing high-quality, precision-based solutions from discovery through clinical development, enabling scientists to make breakthroughs faster and more efficiently. Key services include Next Generation and Sanger sequencing, gene synthesis, gene-to-discovery solutions including antibody production, viral packaging and mRNA synthesis. Together with our customers, we can be the partner of choice for life science communities worldwide, driving advancements that foster innovation across the globe.

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.