Laboratory Technician

Takeley, Essex

Monday to Friday with shift work (12 till 8pm)

At Azenta, new ideas, technologies and ways of thinking drive 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 market leader in automated biosample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development and clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. 

The team hold an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join the Sanger sequencing team based in Takeley, Essex.

Monday to Friday with shift work

No previous experience is required as all necessary training will be given, applicants must have a positive “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities:

Processing work orders; data recording both manually and electronically

Prepare sequencing template, including: preparation, amplification and PCR purification

Check inventory and replenish consumable supplies

Prepare buffers and related solutions for onsite processors.

Strictly follow SOPs and Manager’s direction in training, sample handling, project processing and documentation.

Assist and maintain the cleanliness of work area

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills/Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential

Ability to manage own load, work under pressure and to multiple deadlines

Great analytical approach and problem solving

Be an effective team-player committed to company goals

Keen, Self motivated, proactive and a self starter

Ability to react to situations with a “sense of urgency” and responsibility

Must have some IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel

Plese note own transportation preferable due to office location