Cambridge Research Associate - 6-Month Maternity Cover

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care program

Paid time off

Job summary

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Research Associate (6-month maternity cover) to join our Cambridge Conjugation team. This lab-based, on-site role supports manufacture, QC, and data analysis across conjugation products, ELISA testing, and related assays.

You will work under the Production Manager, maintain accurate records in BMRs and ERP, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with GLP and ISO9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Life Sciences degree (or equivalent) with hands-on laboratory experience including pipetting and data recording.
• Familiarity with GLP, COSHH regulations, and SOPs desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer needs.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player, able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform LN2 snap-freezing, antibody conjugation, and protein desalting activities in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct Direct and Sandwich ELISA quality control assays and lateral flow assays, ensuring accurate results.
• Carry out assay trend analysis to monitor performance and support continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate records using Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), notebooks, and our Oracle ERP system.
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain inventory records for raw materials, consumables, reagents, and finished goods.

Skills

ELISA testing

Pipetting & liquid handling

Data recording

Communication & teamwork

QA & compliance

Education

Life Sciences degree

Tools

ÄKTA system (Unicorn)

Oracle ERP

Job description

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Research Associate (6-month maternity cover) to join our Cambridge Conjugation team. This lab-based, on-site role supports manufacture, QC, and data analysis across conjugation products, ELISA testing, and related assays.

You will work under the Production Manager, maintain accurate records in BMRs and ERP, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with GLP and ISO9001 standards.