Associate Scientist, NGS Lab — Oxford (Growth Path)

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

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.