Our Team
Mark is a molecular biologist and the founder of Azora Biosciences, established in 2020. Motivated by the limitations of traditional off-the-shelf R&D models, he built Azora to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions for modern high-throughput genomics laboratories.
Mark Jones
Managing Director
Kim oversees operations and R&D across Azora’s global sites, driving performance, quality, and innovation. She is a project and operations leader with over a decade of experience in the life sciences sector, leading multimillion-dollar research programmes, facility upgrades, and operational improvements to deliver efficient, scalable outcomes.
Kim Murrell
Director of Operations and R&D
Denver leads our R&D team in the development of customised products and new technologies. After completing his PhD at the University of Auckland, he brings deep expertise and creativity that help drive innovation for our clients.
Dr. Denver Britto
R&D Coordinator
Faith oversees key elements of our manufacturing operations, bringing a strong technical background and practical experience to the role. She provides essential support across all aspects of production and adds significant capability to the team.
Faith Plummer
Operations Coordinator
Janelle is our Production Coordinator, joining us after her PhD at the University of Auckland. Her experience and strong organisational skills help streamline our workflows, while her responsibility for quality, compliance, and process improvement ensures we deliver solutions efficiently and to the highest standard.
Dr. Janelle Chong
Operations Coordinator
Jordan leads our Next Generation Sequencing development, bringing deep expertise and a diverse practical skill set to the team. His leadership strengthens our capabilities as we move into new areas of development.
Jordan Brown
R&D Scientist
Aakash plays a key role in developing Azora Biosciences’ core Next Generation Sequencing technology initiatives. He brings strong practical skills and technical expertise in enzyme science and genetics, developed during his Master’s degree at the University of Waikato.
Aakash Dutta
R&D Technician
Claudia supports our product development and custom solution projects, bringing a strong background in plant biotechnology to the team. She holds a PhD from the Universidad de Talca in Chile and enjoys applying her expertise to real-world laboratory challenges.
Dr. Claudia Gomez-Parada
R&D Technician
Chelsea contributes to our product development and custom solution projects while completing her PhD in Structural Biology at the University of Waikato. She brings valuable hands-on experience and a strong, creative scientific mindset, making her a great addition to the team.
Chelsea Blackstock
R&D Technician
Jasmin contributes to our production operations, bringing a strong background in Biomedical Sciences from the Universities of Auckland and Otago, along with hands-on experience from New Zealand Clinical Research. She brings valuable practical skills that will support Azora Biosciences as we continue to grow.
Jasmin Arce
Bioscience Production Technician
Emma supports our production team while studying for a Bachelor of Science at the University of Waikato. Her mature and attentive approach provides valuable support as the team continues to grow.
Emma Anderson
Laboratory Assistant
Sam leads our marketing initiatives, supporting the growth and positioning of Azora’s products within the genomics and life sciences sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and brings a strong combination of technical expertise and commercial experience through her background in technical sales.