Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) (NASDAQ: AZTA) is a life sciences technology company specializing in sample management, cryogenic storage and genomic services for research and clinical applications. Formerly the Life Sciences division of Brooks Automation, Azenta provides integrated solutions that enable customers to store, track and analyze biological samples with high levels of automation, data integrity and efficiency. Its offerings span automated storage systems, biorepository management software and end‐to‐end sample tracking workflows.
In addition to hardware and informatics platforms for sample storage, Azenta’s Genomics business delivers next‐generation sequencing (NGS), DNA synthesis, and molecular biology services. Researchers and biopharma companies rely on these capabilities for applications ranging from basic research and drug discovery to precision medicine. The company’s facility network supports high-throughput processing, quality control and regulatory compliance, addressing needs across genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics workflows.
Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Azenta serves a global customer base that includes pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, academic institutions and contract research organizations. The company operates multiple facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, enabling scalable sample management and genomics projects. Its solutions are designed to support complex supply chains for cell and gene therapies, biologics development and large-scale biobanking initiatives.
Azenta completed its spin-off from Brooks Automation in February 2021, establishing itself as a standalone public company focused on the accelerating demands of life sciences research. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph L. Hawkins, whose leadership team continues to expand Azenta’s footprint in sample management automation and genomics services worldwide. Through ongoing investments in technology and facility capacity, Azenta aims to drive innovation in life sciences and deliver reliable, end-to-end solutions to its customers.
