Automate plasmid mini-prep workflows with vacuum-based purification
Tuesday, October 6 at 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT | 08:00 PDT
Learn how automated vacuum-based purification can help laboratories increase throughput while reducing repetitive hands-on work.
Plasmid purification remains one of the most common workflows in molecular biology laboratories, but it is also one of the most repetitive and time-consuming. Manual binding, washing, and elution steps demand valuable researcher time and can introduce variability, particularly when processing larger sample numbers.
In this SelectScience® webinar, held in partnership with Opentrons, you'll discover how automation can transform plasmid mini-prep from a hands-on procedure into an unattended, walk-away workflow. Using the Opentrons Flex and Vacuum Module, we'll demonstrate how vacuum-based plasmid purification can be automated from cleared lysate through final elution using a silica filter plate.
Through a step-by-step workflow demonstration, you'll see how the Flex handles liquid transfers, vacuum processing, plate movement, and waste removal with minimal user intervention. We'll also explore workflow performance, reproducibility, and opportunities to scale plasmid preparation across 96-well formats.
Whether you're evaluating automation for the first time or looking to increase capacity in an existing workflow, this session will provide practical insight into reducing hands-on time, improving consistency, and helping your team focus on higher-value scientific work.
Certificate of attendance
If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.
Webinar details
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Online
- Duration: 60 minutes
Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.
Speakers
Who should attend?
- Molecular biology & genomics labs
- Bench scientists
- Research associates
- Lab & core-facility managers
- Flex owners and prospects
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What will this webinar cover?
After attending this webinar, you will be able to:
- Understand how plasmid mini-prep workflows can be automated using vacuum-based purification
- Identify opportunities to reduce hands-on time and manual intervention during plasmid preparation
- Evaluate workflow reproducibility and consistency across multiple samples
- Explore strategies for scaling plasmid purification in 96-well plate formats
- Assess whether automation could improve throughput and efficiency in your laboratory