Associate Scientist

Azenta US, Inc.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

Life Insurance

Electric vehicle leasing

Cycle to Work

Denplan

Azenta Employee Stock Purchase Plan (D

Company bonus scheme

LinkedIn Learning cooperation

Job summary

Azenta UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Next Generation Sequencing team, offering an entry-level role with growth potential.

You will prepare libraries, run sequencing, maintain instruments, and support customers; degree in biological sciences required; strong communication; sequencing experience preferred.

We provide training, a supportive culture, private medical insurance, pension, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge cancer therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences required.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory processes.
• Sequencing experience (NGS) preferred.
• Strong communications/interpersonal skills are essential.

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.

Skills

NGS sequencing

SOP adherence

Lab equipment maintenance

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

DNA sequencing instruments

Job description

## Associate ScientistApply: UK - Oxford: Full time: Posted Today: R20260710GENEWIZ UK Ltd### 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 TitleAssociate Scientist## **Job Description**## **Company Overview**Our NGS Lab team is looking for a new talent, starting at the earliest possible time as **Associate Scientist**.**Location: Oxford****Permanent, full-time employment**## **How You Will Add Value**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!## **What You Will Do*** 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## ## **What You Will Bring*** 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.## **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.