Federal Proposals & Contracts Specialist

Azenta Life Sciences; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a U.S. Government Proposal & Contracts Specialist based in Plainfield, IN. You will help identify federal opportunities through SAM.gov, coordinate proposal responses, and ensure timely submissions with input from an external government contracting consultant.

The role emphasizes opportunity research, proposal preparation, submission coordination, and disciplined follow-through, not direct sales. Strong writing and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; strong preference for science-related degree.
• 2+ years of federal proposal coordination or government procurement support.
• Experience reviewing SAM.gov opportunities and interpreting solicitation instructions, deadlines, and documents.
• Experience preparing, assembling, or submitting government proposals or procurement responses.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with an external consultant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SAM.gov for federal opportunities aligned with Azenta’s capabilities.
• Screen solicitations for fit, eligibility, scope, deadlines, and documentation.
• Prepare concise opportunity summaries for leadership review.
• Collaborate with the external consultant to clarify requirements and review proposals.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Federal procurement

SAM.gov experience

Proposal coordination

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a U.S. Government Proposal & Contracts Specialist based in Plainfield, IN. You will help identify federal opportunities through SAM.gov, coordinate proposal responses, and ensure timely submissions with input from an external government contracting consultant.

The role emphasizes opportunity research, proposal preparation, submission coordination, and disciplined follow-through, not direct sales. Strong writing and organization are essential.