Associate Scientist

At Azenta Life Sciences, a global leader in the life sciences arena headquartered in Burlington, MA, and operating offices worldwide, the trajectory of our future is shaped by fresh ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative perspectives. Every day our employees support us fulfilling our mission to bring breakthroughs to the market faster. Our organizational culture, firmly grounded in our core values, places the utmost importance on putting people first. Open communication is not just encouraged but embedded in our DNA, fostering an environment where ideas freely flow, and collaboration thrives. Authenticity is not just a principle but a guiding light, encouraging our diverse workforce to bring their true selves to work.  This culture empowers our employees to champion innovation and question conventional norms through creative thinking and collaborative work dynamics. Diversity is not just a concept but a cornerstone of our ethos, recognizing that a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enhances our collective creativity and success. Leveraging our unmatched expertise, we offer comprehensive services spanning lab analysis, sample management and storage, informatics software, and consumables. Notably, our extensive installed base oversees the management of over 1 billion samples on a global scale. 

GENEWIZ, an Azenta Life Sciences company, is a leader 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 clients, ranging from leading pharmaceutical, biotech and academic institutions, as well as innovative start-ups, rely on our proprietary technologies to deliver consistent, reliable, and high-quality data, even for the most challenging projects. As a full-service provider, we offer Sanger DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, molecular biology, high-throughput/next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and GLP-compliant services.  

**Our team in the sequencing laboratory in Leipzig is looking for a new talent, starting at the earliest possible time as Associate Scientist (M/F/d) NextGeneration Sequencing (NGS).**

**Location: Leipzig**

**What You Will Do**
- Performing quality controls for samples and libraries.
- Execution of automated lab processes.
- Coordination of lab tasks in consolidation with lab management.
- Project-related communication to customer support:

- Inquiries for delivery time.
- Complaint handling and troubleshooting.
- Changes in the prioritization of projects.
- Request to repeat certain process steps.
- Interface to process development regarding technical feasibility of projects in consolidation with lab management.
- Perform a wide variety of laboratory tasks and experiments.
- May also develop and maintain record keeping for experiments performed.
- Perform troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.

**What You’ll Bring**
- Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), Bachelor or Master degree in Biology.
- Profound professional experience in a molecular biology laboratory.
- Strong knowledge of NextGeneration Sequencing (NGS) and related processes.
- Hands-on assay automation and liquid handling experience.
- Understanding of laboratory techniques.
- Familiarity with high-throughput screening methodologies.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality control standards in a laboratory environment is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Energetic and self-motivated. Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a global organization.
- Organized and independent.
- Team player.
- Fluent written and spoken in German and English, good knowledge of another language is a plus.

**Our Offer**
- Become part of a company that makes a positive contribution to launching groundbreaking scientific developments and therapies.
- Flexible working hours
- Take advantage of the operational opportunities in a growing, modern and innovative company within the health care/ life science industry.
- Experience an intensive exchange of experiences and a close cooperation in a worldwide network with our customers, friends and partners.
- Positive corporate culture and practiced teamwork across all locations.
- Individual development opportunities of your international competencies and language skills.
- Attractive workplace in the Leipzig Wiederitzsch.
- In order to guarantee our employees a good work-life balance, we offer 30 days' vacation.
- We have a partnership with pme Familienservice to support our employees in all life situations.
- Our other benefits include:

- Employee Stock Option program.
- Life insurance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Profit sharing.
- 5 days of special leave if your children fall ill.
- Corporate Benefits Program (onli