Lab Technician - High-Throughput Genomics & Automation

Basecamp Research; London; On-site; NOK 406,000 - 584,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Private healthcare

Carrot Fertility stipend

Pension (salary sacrifice)

Bike-to-work scheme

Job summary

Basecamp Research in London is seeking a hands-on molecular biology technician to join our fast-moving team. You will run DNA extraction, normalisation, and library preparation on environmental samples, following validated SOPs with precision and high throughput.

You will operate and maintain laboratory automation (Myra9) and other platforms, log data in Benchling LIMS, ensure traceability, and support R&D protocol testing as we push towards scalable production.

Qualifications

• Hands-on molecular biology in a life sciences setting (academic, commercial, or both).
• Practical experience with DNA extraction from environmental samples using kit-based and automated methods.
• Comfortable working at high throughput with precise pipetting and reliable record-keeping.
• Experience using LIMS or equivalent electronic lab notebook for sample tracking.
• 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

High-throughput workflows

Precise pipetting

LIMS / Benchling experience

SOP adherence

Tools

Myra9

Benchling

Hamilton / Tecan / Bravo platforms

LIMS

DNA extraction kits

Job description

Basecamp Research in London is seeking a hands-on molecular biology technician to join our fast-moving team. You will run DNA extraction, normalisation, and library preparation on environmental samples, following validated SOPs with precision and high throughput.

You will operate and maintain laboratory automation (Myra9) and other platforms, log data in Benchling LIMS, ensure traceability, and support R&D protocol testing as we push towards scalable production.