Associate Scientist

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together.  That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

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The Associate Scientist is responsible for performing antibody conjugation to various labels and subsequent purification using established protocols, in alignment with budget constraints and customer demand. 

This position reports to the Principal Scientist and is part of the Conjugation Development Platform Team within Research and Development, located in Cambridge, UK and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform antibody conjugations using advanced and emerging technologies and assess product quality pre- and post-conjugation using analytical techniques such as HPLC, FPLC (AKTA), and spectroscopy.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of novel conjugation technologies and antibody labelling reagents, supporting cross‑functional collaboration and ensuring effective communication across R&D downstream teams through regular technical updates.
• Contribute to the writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), and support the cross‑training of colleagues.
• Transfer technology to the manufacturing team by sharing newly developed and validated conjugation methodologies.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data using BMRs, laboratory notebooks, risk assessments and Oracle ERP, ensuring adherence to SOPs and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD in a scientific discipline or equivalent professional experience. Experience of working in an industrial setting, e.g. through a work placement, is beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience in antibody conjugation, QC of conjugates, and assay development.
• Hands-on experience in proteins and conjugates' purification methods (SEC, IEX, HIC).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time.
• Excellent organisational skills to meet strict deadlines and attention to details.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in working in cross‑functional teams.

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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