About this role
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 Title: Study Director I Location: South Plainfield, NJ Shift: M-F 9am-5pm 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 The position is responsible for overseeing a range of molecular biology techniques, including PCR, sequencing, cloning, and related analyses to support project objectives. The role involves independently managing multiple project types, analyzing data, troubleshooting experiments, reviewing records, preparing reports, and strict adherence to the Azenta Quality System. This position oversees assigned GLP studies and ensures accurate documentation and communication through internal systems and customer interactions.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, and effective communication skills in a team environment. 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 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, troubleshooting 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 Meet Study Director requirements as outlined by the managers of RS and QA. 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. Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences is required.
Master’s degree in Life Sciences is preferred. Physical Demands/Work Environment Must be onsite at least 4 days per week to support in-person team collaboration. record review, data analysis, and reporting. 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.