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Laboratory Technician at Basecamp Research

Laboratory Technician

Basecamp Research · GB

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Laboratory Technician

Basecamp Research · GB

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About the Role

The Trillion Gene Atlas team is responsible for sample processing, including extraction, normalization, and library preparation, ensuring precision, reliability, and high throughput.

Responsibilities

  • Run the daily sample processing pipeline, executing DNA extraction, normalization, and library preparation workflows.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory automation, including automated liquid handling systems.
  • Maintain accurate records in LIMS for all sample processing steps, QC data, and observations.
  • Perform QC checks and flag anomalies at key pipeline stages.
  • Support R&D protocol testing and optimization runs.
  • Maintain a safe, organised lab environment, adhering to high standards of hygiene, reagent management, and safety compliance.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Automated liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Bravo, or similar)
  • NGS library preparation workflows
  • Environmental or metagenomic sample types
  • CL2 lab certification or prior experience working with GMOs
  • Sequencing technology

Location

  • London, UK
  • Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Mid-level

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity
  • Private healthcare with no medical history exclusions
  • Carrot Fertility with IVF stipend
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • Bike-to-work scheme
  • Life insurance

About the Company

  • Basecamp Research is dedicated to solving major challenges in the life sciences by exploring Beyond Known Biology.
  • Our teams build frontier AI models using BaseData, the world's largest ethically-sourced and globally representative biological dataset.
  • Our Global Research Team collects and curates our own biological data through partnerships with more than 152 organisations in 28 countries.
  • We have hubs in London, UK and Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Our work has been recognised with honours including Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Biotech and the FT-backed Sifted AI100 list of Europe's leading AI startups.
  • We pride ourselves on being a diverse, exciting, fun, and flexible place to work.
  • Our team of biologists, engineers, ML scientists, field explorers, and operations specialists are united by a sense of adventure and the belief that nature has already designed the solutions to our planet's greatest challenges.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of ethnic or national origin, race, religion, sex, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other basis.
  • If you have a disability or additional need that needs accommodating do let us know.