Research Associate (Fixed term - 12 months)

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role offers the opportunity to engage in vital scientific work, focusing on Western Blotting to ensure the highest quality of antibodies. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to driving scientific advancements. With a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help optimize workflows and support researchers globally. If you are passionate about making a real impact in life sciences, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Western Blotting techniques.
• Ability to work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental runs for antibody validation.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to optimize workflows.

Skills

Western Blotting

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Flow Cytometry

Immunocytochemistry

Immunohistochemistry

Education

BSc in Life Sciences

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 (Fixed Term - 12 months) is responsible for Western Blotting 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 Manager and is part of the In-house Manufacturing Team located in Cambridge and will be 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:

• Plan and execute experimental runs to validate our antibodies in Western Blot (WB).
• Prepare and execute SOPs, maintain accurate Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
• Drive continuous improvement activities to optimise existing workflows.
• Work within a diverse team and be accountable towards achieving our key metrics.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Hands-on experience of Western Blot (WB).
• Able to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Hold a BSc. and/or MSc. in a Life Sciences.

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

• Hands on experience of any of the following techniques: Flow cytometry, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry

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.

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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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