Senior Process Development Scientist

Position: Senior Process Development Scientist

Location: South Plainfield NJ

Shift: M-F 9am-5:30pm

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 from Azenta Life Sciences is aglobal leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington MA and offices and operations worldwide. We area market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industrys 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.

What Youll Do

• Work with internal teams to conduct the conceptualization development validation and implementation of molecular biology workflows and novel cutting-edge genomics platforms to support our customers within the early R&D and clinical research fields.
• Support wet lab development including but not limited to molecular biology workflows (e.g. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) qPCR digital PCR Sanger NanoString) equipment and systems
• Independent design authoring and testing of newly developed workflows
• Monitor activities in the development team to ensure smooth transfer of knowledge and capabilities
• Proactively recommend process improvements
• Communicate project requirements status and deadlines with internal teams
• Provide support to Operations team to deliver projects as needed

What Youll Bring

• MS in Biological Sciences required; PhD in Biological Sciences preferred.
• 7 years of experience in method development required; experience performing validations within a CLIA/CAP and/or GxP laboratory preferred.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology and a proven track record in wet lab development including hands-on experience with NGS library preparation workflows required.
• Strong attention to detail required; previous experience working in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment (GxP CLIA CAP) or CRO preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work onsite 4 days per week required.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

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.

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.