Laboratory Technician I — Genomics Lab (Evening Shift)

Azenta Life Sciences; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for the Sanger facility, working 6:30pm to 3am EST. Location is South Plainfield, NJ and candidates will follow SOPs, prepare sequencing templates, and handle samples with care.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, coordinating with customers, and possibly using automation platforms. Requires a high school diploma; lab experience and AAS preferred; strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• AAS Degree or equivalent lab work experience preferred.
• 1+ years of lab work experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols.
• Strictly follows SOPs and site trainer's direction in training, sample handling, project processing, and documentation.
• Maintains the cleanliness of work area.
• Sort incoming samples.
• Prepare sequencing template, including preparation, amplification and PCR purification.
• Labware washing, biohazardous/hazardous waste collection and packaging.
• Communicate with customers and other departments by email/phone in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist in purifying sequencing templates and load samples onto sequencing machines.
• May need to work with automation platforms.
• May require working overtime, and/or weekends. Alternative shifts with advanced notice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Laboratory techniques

Education

High School Diploma

AAS Degree or equivalent lab work experience

1+ years of lab work experience

Job description

Azenta Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for the Sanger facility, working 6:30pm to 3am EST. Location is South Plainfield, NJ and candidates will follow SOPs, prepare sequencing templates, and handle samples with care.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, coordinating with customers, and possibly using automation platforms. Requires a high school diploma; lab experience and AAS preferred; strong interpersonal skills are essential.