Research Associate 6 FTC

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together

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 supporting the Conjugation Development team through the preparation of buffers and reagents, execution of routine laboratory activities, and assistance with analytical assays and conjugation workflows. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience in antibody conjugation and product development within a multidisciplinary R&D environment.  

This position reports to the Principal Scientist and is part of the Conjugation Development Platform Team within Research and Development, located in Cambridge, UK and will be an on-site role.

A great first step into industry for a recent science graduate looking to gain practical laboratory experience and build a career within life sciences.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform routine laboratory tasks and assist scientists with sample preparation, basic analytical assays, and experimental workflows following established procedures.
• Prepare buffers and reagents, contribute to lab housekeeping, and ensure accurate documentation in line with SOPs and ISO9001:2015 standards.
• Maintain laboratory records, support inventory and housekeeping activities, and help ensure a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, contribute to process improvements, and support cross-functional coordination for downstream activities.

The essential requirements of the job include

•      Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related Life Sciences discipline.

•      Awareness and understanding of:

• Technical principles, literature, and methodologies in protein conjugation chemistry.
• Protein purification techniques (SEC, IEX). 
• Quality control methods such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot (WB), and imaging applications.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow established protocols and procedures accurately.
• Demonstrates a flexible mindset and ability to adapt to shifting priorities and customer demands.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous hands-on experience with general laboratory practices, including familiarity with standard operating procedures, routine maintenance of lab equipment, and adherence to safety protocols.

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.

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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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