Main characteristics
- Location
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Company
- Azenta Life Sciences
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Medical / Pharmaceutical / Scientific
Job summary
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 Burlington, 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.
Responsibilities:
Extract DNA and RNA from a range of sources, including blood, tissue and cell pellets
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 communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, are essential