Senior Process Development Scientist

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

Senior Process Development Scientist

Job Description

Position: Senior Process Development Scientist

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Shift: M-F 9am-5:30pm

GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences, 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.

GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic 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.

What You’ll Do

• Work with internal teams to conduct the conceptualization, development, validation, and implementation of molecular biology workflows and novel cutting-edge genomics platforms to support our customers within the early R&D and clinical research fields.
• Support wet lab development including but not limited to molecular biology workflows (e.g. Next-generation sequencing (NGS), qPCR, digital PCR, Sanger, NanoString), equipment, and systems
• Independent design, authoring, and testing of newly developed workflows
• Monitor activities in the development team to ensure smooth transfer of knowledge and capabilities
• Proactively recommend process improvements
• Communicate project requirements, status, and deadlines with internal teams
• Provide support to Operations team to deliver projects as needed
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• MS in Biological Sciences, required; PhD in Biological Sciences, preferred.
• 7 years of experience in method development, required; experience performing validations within a CLIA/CAP and/or GxP laboratory, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology and a proven track record in wet lab development, including hands-on experience with NGS library preparation workflows, required.
• Strong attention to detail, required; previous experience working in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment (GxP, CLIA, CAP) or CRO, preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work onsite 4 days per week, required.
  
  
  

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 Recruiting@azenta.com 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: $136,000.00 - $152,000.00

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 organizational needs.