Team Lead, ONS

azenta; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Inc. is seeking a Team Lead for the ONS group in New Jersey. The role focuses on managing a team of lab technicians, ensuring SOP compliance, and maintaining inventory and equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of managerial experience in a lab setting, with strong leadership and onboarding skills. This position is day shift-based in New Jersey, with base compensation details disclosed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of managerial experience in small to medium laboratory settings.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of facilities and EHS; cost management principles.
• Previous management training; production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• EOE M /F/Disabled/VET

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Lab Technicians and Associate Scientists.
• Mentor and coach team members to maintain a high performing culture.
• Conduct biweekly check-ins to discuss development and performance.
• Attend monthly/quarterly KPI reviews and drive improvements.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and offboarding with HR; maintain inventory and equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Laboratory operations

Hiring and onboarding

EHS compliance

SOP adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Azenta Inc.

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 Title

Team Lead, ONS

Job Description

Position Title: Team Lead

Location: New Jersey

Shift: Day Shift

Salary: $64,000.00

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.

As a global leader in R&D genomics services, GENEWIZ, 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.

Our customers at top-tier pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic institutions, as well as cutting-edge start-ups, rely on our proprietary technologies for consistent, reliable, high-quality data, even on the most difficult projects. A full-service provider, we provides Sanger DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, molecular biology, high throughput/next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and GLP regulatory services .

How Will You Add Value

(summary of position)

The Team Lead is an entry level managerial role in our ONS team responsible for managing a team of lab technicians' staff locally. The team lead is also responsible for tracking personnel KPI's and providing feedback for improvement. They ensure that we are fully equipped with all consumables, materials, and equipment to keep operations running . They ensure the lab is following EHS guidelines as well as that the team is up to date on our SOP's as they are revised. You will participate in hiring and onboarding and offboarding activities for team members in conjunction with HR and management. You will be key in mentoring, coaching, and developing your team members to promote a high performing, results-oriented, and engaged work culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage and develop team of Lab Technicians and Associate Scientists
• Mentor, coach and develop team members to promote a high performing, result-oriented, and engaged work culture.
• Meet regularly with direct reports in at least biweekly check-ins to discuss development, performance, disciplinary actions, and address employee relations issues.
• Have monthly/quarterly meetings to review employee KPI's and discuss improvements when needed.
• Hiring, Onboarding, goal setting, performance evaluations, and off-boarding activities of team members in conjunction with HR.
• Maintains adequate inventory of consumables, materials, and laboratory equipment. Coordinates with Finance for consumables tracking.
• Interfaces with employee health and safety and acts as a liaison between departments and the scientific staff to complete lab modifications and ensure safety compliance.
• Ensures team is up to date and implementing the newest version of SOPs.
• Capable of applying laboratory skills to assist Lab Technicians in processing needs.
• Work with LOB head for KPI management and new product initiatives.
• Leads process development projects. Meets with stakeholders to gain consensus and move deliverables forward.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

(requirements and preferred requirements)

• High School Diploma Required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Preferred .
• At least 2+ years of managerial experience in small to medium laboratory required ; 3+ years of managerial experience preferred.
• Ability 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.
• Basic understanding of facilities and EHS required
• Basic understanding of financial acumen like accounting and cost management principles required
• Previous management training required
• Experience in production and manufacturing settings preferred.
• EOE M /F/Disabled/VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.

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.

United States Base Compensation: $65,000.00 - $88,000.00

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 organ