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Study Director

Azenta Life Sciences
South Plainfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
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

Study Director

Job Description

Position: Study Director

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Shift: M-F 9am-530pm

At 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 is a global leader in multiomics and synthetic solution services with headquarters in South Plainfield, NJ and offices and operations worldwide. We empower our customers’ research by providing high-quality, precision-based solutions from discovery through clinical development, enabling scientists to make breakthroughs faster and more efficiently. Key services include Next Generation and Sanger sequencing, gene synthesis, gene-to-discovery solutions including antibody production, viral packaging and mRNA synthesis. Together with our customers, we can be the partner of choice for life science communities worldwide, driving advancements that foster innovation across the globe.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Be an integral part of an exciting, fast-growing team where you can leverage your outstanding bench skills in our regulated NGS laboratory! With your molecular background, you will be able to utilize not only your existing skills, but will also learn many new techniques, creating attractive new growth opportunities.

What You’ll Do

Provide operations team with instructions for PCR and sequencing, Plasmid DNA Preparation, cDNA/gDNA Verification, DNA Cloning and related molecular biology projects where applicable o Related tasks to include but are not limited to: PCR amplification, post-reaction preparations, sequencing data analysis, mutation analysis, DNA/RNA extractions, cDNA generation, DNA transformation, and restriction digest analysis.

  • Oversee GLP Studies in the Study Director role including protocol generation, batch record review, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Contribute and/or independently execute project design, data analysis, trouble shooting and reporting
  • Knowledge of using CLIMS for sample submission/data retrieval for sequencing orders as well as project data delivery.
  • Communicate with customers by phone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner to assist with simple troubleshooting efforts
  • Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor


What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences is required
  • Master’s degree in Life Sciences is preferred
  • Knowledge of Molecular Biology techniques
  • In depth knowledge of the regulations for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP): 21CFRpart58; 40CFRpart160
  • 5 years of previous lab or analysis experience is preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential
  • Must be onsite at least 4 days per week to support in-person team collaboration


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: $79,000.00 - $99,000.00

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.

Salary : $79,000 - $99,000

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