Research Associate - Cell Sciences

Danaher; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate to generate cellular material for antibody validation. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/MSc in Life Sciences and practical cell culture experience. Responsibilities include performing mammalian cell culture, generating QC lysates, and assisting in the development of new treatments. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for bonus pay.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Bonus/incentive pay

Qualifications

• Practical experience in culturing mammalian cells in an industrial environment.
• Understanding of antibody validation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian cell culture to generate cellular material for antibody validation.
• Generate QC lysates for use in validation pipelines.
• Assist in developing new cell treatments for antibody validation.

Skills

Cell culture experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

BSc and/or MSc in Life Sciences

Job description

For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

The Research Associate is responsible for generating cellular material for validation of Abcam’s antibody products, ensuring our products are validated in the optimal models for our customers.

This position reports to the Team Leader and is part of the Cell Engineering & Cell Sciences department and located in Cambridge (UK) and is a lab-based role (on site). At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform mammalian cell culture of adherent and suspension cell lines to generate cellular material for antibody validation, conducting compound treatments where required to upregulate biomarkers
• Generate QC lysates from cell pellets and tissue samples for use in antibody validation pipelines
• Assist in developing and optimizing new cell treatments for improved antibody validation process

The essential requirements of the job include:

• A BSc and/or MSc. in a Life Sciences subject
• Practical experience in culturing mammalian cells in an industrial environment
• Excellent attention to detail with good organizational skills

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

• Culturing more complex cell types (primary cells, stem cells)
• Understanding of antibody validation

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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

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.