Laboratory Technician, Plasmid Prep

Azenta is seeking a full time Lab Technician for our South San Francisco Plasmid Prep Lab.

Position Title: Laboratory Technician I

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Shift: 11:00am-7:00pm M-F

Intro

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.

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.

How You’ll Make an Impact
The Laboratory Technician I is an entry-level role in our Molecular Biology Team responsible for processing DNA Prep orders for internal and external customers. Laboratory Technician’s will help process DNA Prep orders, perform QC workflows, and package orders for shipment to customers.

What You’ll Do

• Follow SOPs accurately and precisely
• Employee may have to use hand tools to adjust settings on instruments as needed
• Employee will be working in an area with hazardous chemicals
• Independently operate laboratory equipment including but not limited to pipettes, gel electrophoresis equipment including gel imager, centrifuges, autoclaves, shakers, and spectrophotometers
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Restock lab supplies
• Prepare and package orders
• Reaching, lifting, bending
• Handle chemical reagents and glassware
• Receive and sort incoming orders using established workflows
• Ability to read small font on sample tubes
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area
• Extended periods of time standing or sitting, operating lab computers and equipment while wearing a lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves

What You Will Bring

• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Experience and/or desire to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Desire to learn new processes and support a growing team
• A.S. Degree or B.S degree preferred
• HS Diploma required
• Strong communication skills

• Previous experience using pipettes, gel electrophoresis equipment including gel imager, centrifuges, autoclaves, shakers, and spectrophotometers are welcome.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.)

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

At Azenta, we are a part of the science behind the COVID vaccine, and we are committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities where we live and work. To protect our coworkers, clients, families, and friends, we have implemented a policy where all our US employees must be fully vaccinated (which includes taking the booster) or have requested and received an approved medical/religious accommodation prior to their first day of work.