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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 is responsible for performing Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (FC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunohistochemistry (IHC) on our antibodies, to ensure the highest quality for our customers. This is a very exciting opportunity for someone to have an immediate and positive impact within the team and ultimately support researchers and scientists across the world to discover more, faster!
This position reports to the QC Production Manager and is part of the In-house Manufacturing Team located in Cambridge and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Plan and execute experimental runs to validate our antibodies in multiple QC applications.
- Maintain accurate Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
- Drive continuous improvement activities to optimise existing workflows, and work within a diverse team and be accountable towards achieving our key metrics.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Hands-on experience in Western Blot (WB).
- Able to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Hold a BSc. and/or MSc. in Life Sciences.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Flow Cytometry (FC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC) or Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
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.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience in Western Blot (WB)
- Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- BSc and/or MSc in Life Sciences
- Experience in Flow Cytometry (FC)
- Experience in Immunocytochemistry (ICC)
- Experience in Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.
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