High-Throughput Molecular Lab Technician: DNA & NGS Prep

Basecamp Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Private healthcare

IVF stipend

Bike-to-work

Job summary

Basecamp Research in London and Boston is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Technician to join our frontier AI‑driven therapeutic design efforts. You will manage DNA extraction, normalization, and library preparation across diverse environmental samples, ensuring precision and high throughput.

You will operate automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Myra9), maintain real-time records in Benchling and LIMS, and support R&D protocol testing while upholding CL2 safety and rigorous quality standards

Qualifications

• Hands‑on laboratory experience in a molecular biology or life sciences setting.
• Practical DNA extraction from biological or environmental samples using kit‑based and automated methods
• Comfortable working at high throughput with strong attention to detail - precise pipetting, consistent technique, reliable record‑keeping
• Experience using LIMS or equivalent electronic lab notebook for sample tracking and data recording
• Ability to follow SOPs accurately, identify deviations, and elevate clearly and promptly

Responsibilities

• Run the daily sample processing pipeline. Execute DNA extraction, normalisation, and library preparation workflows across soil, faecal, and other environmental sample types - following validated SOPs with precision and consistency at high throughput.
• Operate and maintain laboratory automation. Work with automated liquid handling systems (including Myra9) and other platforms to process samples at batch scale. Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot instrument issues, and flag deviations from expected performance.
• Maintain accurate records in LIMS. Log all sample processing steps, QC data, and observations in Benchling LIMS in real time. Ensure full traceability of every sample from receipt through to sequencing dispatch.
• Perform QC checks and flag anomalies. Carry out quantification, quality checks, and standard analytical assays at key pipeline stages. Identify out-of-specification results, elevate appropriately, and contribute to root cause investigations.
• Support R&D protocol testing. Assist the R&D team with comparative experiments, kit testing, and protocol optimisation runs as new methods are validated for production. A practical, hands‑on contributor to continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, organised lab environment. Uphold high standards of lab hygiene, reagent management, and safety compliance including CL2 working practices. Help keep the lab stocked, organised, and ready to run at scale.

Skills

Molecular biology lab

DNA extraction

High throughput

Record-keeping

LIMS familiarity

Tools

Hamilton automation

Tecan automation

Myra9

Benchling

Job description

Basecamp Research in London and Boston is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Technician to join our frontier AI‑driven therapeutic design efforts. You will manage DNA extraction, normalization, and library preparation across diverse environmental samples, ensuring precision and high throughput.

You will operate automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Myra9), maintain real-time records in Benchling and LIMS, and support R&D protocol testing while upholding CL2 safety and rigorous quality standards