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Who we are

Full Circle Labs is a London-based startup providing high-quality, rapid, scientific technical services to scientists in academia and industry. Currently we specialise in sequencing services. We currently work on projects all the way from inception and experimental design, to specialised library preparation, sequencing and data analysis. This gives our customers confidence that they are doing the right experiments and getting the right data to back up their hypotheses.

Our mission is to be more than just a scientific services company and social and environmental responsibility are core values that are reflected in the work we do. We are a B Corp certified company. This certification recognises our commitment to meeting high-standards of social and environmental performance. We are also part of 1% for the Planet, committing to donate at least 1% of annual revenue to grassroots environmental organisations. We regularly sponsor local Biotechnology organisations, aiming to bolster and foster an active, well connected, and supportive scientific community.

What you’ll do

Your time will be divided across two areas:

Wet lab research (80%) - You will lead the wet lab component of a project in collaboration with Imperial College London. The project aims to develop a method for digitally signing microbial genomes. Specifically, you will develop a method to encode a key into Escherichia coli as a proof of concept. This will include:Molecular cloning and with scarless genomic integrationBacterial cell cultureWhole genome sequencingReviewing the literature on specific biological pathwaysMethods to enrich for certain genomics sequencesLab operations to maintain stocks/instrument calibration for your project.You will also design and run experiments to assess the efficiency, stability, and sensitivity of the method.Dry lab research (20%) - You will develop tools/pipelines to analyse sequencing data in real time, looking for variants and stopping sequencing automatically based on your analysisBioinformatics analysis of sequencing data (e.g. variant calling, alignment) to assess method performance

Escherichia coli

as a proof of concept. This will include:

Molecular cloning and with scarless genomic integration

Bacterial cell culture

Whole genome sequencing

Reviewing the literature on specific biological pathways

Methods to enrich for certain genomics sequences

Lab operations to maintain stocks/instrument calibration for your project.

You will also design and run experiments to assess the efficiency, stability, and sensitivity of the method.

Dry lab research (20%) - You will develop tools/pipelines to analyse sequencing data in real time, looking for variants and stopping sequencing automatically based on your analysis

Bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data (e.g. variant calling, alignment) to assess method performance

QualificationsWhat we are looking for

PhD or equivalent research experience in a Life Sciences field (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Engineering Biology, or related). Candidates with significant research experience but no PhD are also encouraged to apply.Strong hands-on experience with molecular cloning, gene integration, bacterial cell culture, and DNA extraction.Strong knowledge of biological pathways.Experience with DNA sequencing (long-read sequencing experience preferred)Experience analysing DNA sequencing data (e.g. variant calling, sequence alignment) sufficient to independently assess method performance from WGS outputExperience developing your own lab protocolsExperience with experimental designSelf-starter & ability to independently learn new thingsPositive attitude, works well in a team and excellent communication.Ability to deliver to tight project deadlines, meet milestones and adapt dynamically based on changing priorities.

Strong hands-on experience with molecular cloning, gene integration, bacterial cell culture, and DNA extraction.

Strong knowledge of biological pathways.

Experience with DNA sequencing (long-read sequencing experience preferred)

Experience analysing DNA sequencing data (e.g. variant calling, sequence alignment) sufficient to independently assess method performance from WGS output

Experience developing your own lab protocols

Experience with experimental design

Self-starter & ability to independently learn new things

Positive attitude, works well in a team and excellent communication.

Ability to deliver to tight project deadlines, meet milestones and adapt dynamically based on changing priorities.

Desirable

Experience with targeted sequence enrichmentExperience with laboratory automationExperience in variants data analysisStartup or industry experienceRegulated environment experience (ISO 17025 or ISO 15189)

Experience with targeted sequence enrichment

Experience with laboratory automation

Experience in variants data analysis

Startup or industry experience

Regulated environment experience (ISO 17025 or ISO 15189)

Benefits

Expected salary range (based on experience): £45,000 - £50,00025 days paid holiday + bank holidays (total holiday entitlement 34 days for the complete year) + day off for your birthdayContinuous training resources & supportMatched pension contributions (10%) via Smart PensionPrivate health insurance with Vitality HealthOpportunities to attend national and international conferences & events\n

Expected salary range (based on experience): £45,000 - £50,000

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays (total holiday entitlement 34 days for the complete year) + day off for your birthday

Continuous training resources & support

Matched pension contributions (10%) via Smart Pension

Private health insurance with Vitality Health

Opportunities to attend national and international conferences & events\n

How to apply

Follow this link to access the application form: https://perpetual-roof-ed1.notion.site/3de592430fe88059acd0ed0e7384362c?pvs=105

We’ll ask you to submit a CV and answer a few questions about yourself and your previous experience. Please be concise and clear, scientific communication is an important criteria for us.

Deadline 9th of October 2026

Recruitment process

Initial application and CV screeningOnline interview to discuss your motivation and experienceIn-Person interview with the FCL teamOffer

Initial application and CV screening

Online interview to discuss your motivation and experience

In-Person interview with the FCL team

Offer

We will try provide as much feedback as we can depending on the number of applications.

If you have any additional question about our recruitment process, please reach out to jobs@fullcirclelabs.bio.

We process your data securely and solely for this recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants’ data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. If you want to be considered for future opportunities, select “Yes” in the application form and we will keep your data for up to 1 year. You can withdraw your consent and ask us to delete your data at any time by emailing jobs@fullcirclelabs.bio.

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