Associate Scientist

Abcam; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Eugene, Oregon is seeking an Associate Scientist to manage cell culture lab operations. The role involves troubleshooting processes, ensuring compliance with quality and safety, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of industry experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Ability to manage priorities and communicate effectively.
• Positive attitude in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations for the manufacturing cell culture lab.
• Contribute to the operational capability of the Manufacturing Services team.
• Collaborate within the team to schedule and plan work.

Skills

Cell culture lab operations

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Be among the first to contribute to life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology with Abcam, a Danaher operating company. Our work saves lives and is guided by a culture of belonging and Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, turning ideas into impact at the speed of life. The Associate Scientist coordinates cell sciences lab operations to lead the production of cell-related intermediates, including hybridoma-derived purified monoclonal antibodies and cell culture products for QC samples. This role supports troubleshooting and operational capability across the Manufacturing Services team to address root causes and drive actions impacting KPIs. This position reports to the Manufacturing Services Manager and is based on-site in Eugene, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations for the manufacturing cell culture lab in compliance with safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity targets
• Contribute to the operational capability of the Manufacturing Services team as a technical expert and flex resource across multiple value streams
• Collaborate within the Manufacturing Services team to schedule and plan the week’s work
• Manage cell culture lab equipment maintenance and repair
• Troubleshoot and root cause cell-related process failures and QC-fails

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of industry experience, or equivalent experience in a related field
• Ability to manage priorities and communicate effectively within the team and with outside functional teams
• Positive attitude in challenging situations with an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on future opportunities

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30 lbs

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Fusion or other ERP systems
• Experience managing large data sets in Microsoft Excel

Benefits and equal opportunity

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers comprehensive benefit programs, including paid time off and health coverage. This job is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We provide a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) for eligible employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with federal and state disability laws, with reasonable accommodations available upon request.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].