Automated Genomics Sample Preparation on the Benchtop: A Practical Guide for PCR and NGS Labs

Manual sample preparation for genomics can be more costly than it first appears. Repetitive pipetting, multi-step clean-up, and complex PCR or NGS library preparation all introduce opportunities for variability, human error, and sample loss.

Variability and error often only become visible after amplification or sequencing has failed, when time and reagents have already been spent.

As sample numbers grow and workflows become more complex, maintaining precision and consistency across DNA and RNA preparation becomes increasingly difficult using manual methods alone.

This free practical guide shows how automated genomics sample preparation workflows can help you improve reproducibility, efficiency, and sample integrity without the need for large, centralized automation systems. The guide focuses on common PCR and NGS sample preparation steps where compact benchtop automation can most effectively reduce manual handling and variability.

You will also discover how to identify which steps in your workflow are worth automating and how to implement automation in a practical, scalable way that meets your lab’s needs.

Download this free guide to learn how to:
• Identify bottlenecks in PCR and NGS sample preparation workflows by pinpointing manual steps that introduce variability, errors, and unnecessary delays that affect downstream results
• Improve reproducibility in DNA and RNA handling by reducing pipetting-related variability through automated liquid handling across samples and runs
• Streamline PCR setup and NGS library preparation using automation to support complex, multi-step processes, including reaction setup, clean-up, normalization, and fragment size selection
• Protect sample integrity while saving hands-on time by minimizing manual handling and introducing compact benchtop automation that fits easily into existing lab workflows