High-Throughput Lab Tech: DNA Extraction & Library Prep

Basecamp Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Equity

Salary sacrifice pension

Bike to work

Life insurance

Carrot Fertility

Job summary

Basecamp Research in London is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to join our Frontier Biology team. You will operate DNA extraction, normalization and library prep workflows across environmental samples, ensuring precise pipetting and strict data records.

You'll work with automated liquid handling systems, manage LIMS data, and contribute to QC and R&D protocol testing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with global partners.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience in molecular biology or life sciences.
• DNA extraction from environmental or biological samples using kit-based and automated methods.
• High-throughput work with precise pipetting and detailed record-keeping.
• Experience using LIMS or electronic lab notebooks for sample tracking.
• Ability to follow SOPs, identify deviations, and escalate appropriately.
• Experience operating automated liquid handling platforms is advantageous.
• Familiarity with NGS library prep workflows and sample prep steps.

Responsibilities

• Run daily DNA extraction, normalization and library prep across environmental samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory automation; troubleshoot instruments.
• Maintain records in LIMS with full traceability.
• Perform QC checks and flag anomalies; contribute to investigations.
• Support R&D protocol testing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Molecular biology

DNA extraction

Precise pipetting

LIMS

SOP adherence

Automated liquid handling platforms

NGS library prep knowledge

Environmental/metagenomic samples

CL2 containment experience

Curiosity about sequencing tech

Tools

Hamilton automation

Tecan automation

Bravo automation

Job description

Basecamp Research in London is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to join our Frontier Biology team. You will operate DNA extraction, normalization and library prep workflows across environmental samples, ensuring precise pipetting and strict data records.

You'll work with automated liquid handling systems, manage LIMS data, and contribute to QC and R&D protocol testing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with global partners.