Research Associate

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 Research Associate – Assay Development will be responsible for immunoassay development including Simple Step® sandwich ELISA, Simple Step® competitive ELISA and multiplex designs. Primary duties include performing laboratory-based experiments such as antibody screening, antibody titration testing, and antibody pair validation. Detailed experimental documentation, database entry and report preparation are required.

This position reports to the Assay R&D Scientist and is part of the Assay Development Team located in Eugene, OR and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Screen antibody candidates, perform antibody conjugations, and validate final immunoassay designs.
• Work closely with R&D scientists and project stakeholders to ensure projects progress to timelines.
• Collate and analyze the experiment results, update the experimental information and product documentation.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, life science, or other related fields.
• Experience with basic biochemistry laboratory skills and techniques

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel – 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, any other physical requirements

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Hands on experience in ELISA or other immunoassay designs

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.

The hourly range for this role is $22 - $31. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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