Laboratory Technician I, Overnight Sequencing, M-F 7PM - 3:30AM EST

Azenta Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Inc. (Genewiz) in Waltham, MA is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician I for the Overnight Sequencing department.

You will handle whole plasmid sequencing, following SOPs and processing hundreds of samples daily, including preparation, purification, and loading of sequencing templates. The role emphasizes teamwork and accuracy, with evolving responsibilities and potential overtime or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of lab work experience preferred; ability to lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Sort incoming samples.
• Prepare a sequencing template, including preparation, amplification, and PCR purification.
• Assist in purifying sequencing templates and load samples onto sequencing machines.
• Perform quality processing with little errors; may work with automation platforms.
• Communicate with customers by email and phone in a friendly, professional manner.
• Communicate with internal team via email and phone.
• Prepare saves for prep samples to ship; may require overtime or weekends; alternative shifts possible.

Skills

Pipetting

Sequencing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Laboratory Technician I, Overnight Sequencing, M-F 7PM - 3:30AM EST

Job Description

Position Title: Laboratory Technician I

Location: Waltham, MA

Shift: Mon - Fri 7PM - 3:30AM EST

Intro

At GENEWIZ by 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.

How Will You Add Value

Laboratory Technician I is an entry‑level position. We handle Whole Plasmid Sequencing in the Overnight Sequencing department.

We strictly follow SOPs and focus on sorting and processing hundreds of customer samples per day. Processing includes preparing the samples further, purification, and loading the samples onto sequencing machines. We work as both individuals and as a team to form synergies and increase efficiency. We utilize biochemical techniques along with suitable equipment and tools for sequencing DNA such as micropipettes and multichannel pipettes.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain cleanliness of work area
• Sort incoming samples
• Prepare a sequencing template, including preparation, amplification, and PCR purification.
• Assist in purifying sequencing templates and load samples onto sequencing machines.
• Perform quality processing with little errors May need to work with automation platforms
• Communicate with customers by email and phone in a friendly, professional manner
• Communicate with Internal team/employees via email and Phone
• Prepare save for prep samples to ship to our New Jersey Location Daily May require working overtime, and/or weekends. Alternative shifts may be assigned with advanced notice.
• All of the responsibilities from Lab Assistant. Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1+ years of lab work experience preferredAbility to lift 30 lbs
• The position requires both sitting and standing for 3 hours a day.
• Must be able to bend, twist and walk for extended periods of time.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.) required.
• Previous experience in production (any industry) is preferred.
• Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques, preventative measures, and laboratory best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Ability to learn and retain new concepts and tasks.
• Take ownership of actions and results.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Open to flexible work hours based on business demand.
• LIMS experience is a plus.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $20.67

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

Company Overview

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics 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. As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.