Abcam, a Danaher operating company, is recruiting a Research Associate (6-month maternity cover) in Cambridge, ENG, GB. This full-time on-site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Bring more to life. 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. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Progress happens together.
We are looking for a Research Associate who will support the manufacture, assembly, and quality control (QC) of products across our Cambridge Conjugation, Kits, and Accessories portfolio. They will also be responsible for carrying out Direct and Sandwich ELISA (QC) testing, antibody conjugation, lateral flow assays, protein desalting, and assay trend analysis, ensuring the generation of accurate, high-quality results and supporting the delivery of products and services that meet customer requirements. This position reports to the Production Manager and is part of the Conjugation team within In-House Manufacturing, located in Cambridge, UK and will be an on-site, full-time lab-based role.
Key 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 the accurate generation, recording and reporting of results.
- Carry out assay trend analysis to monitor performance, identify deviations and trends, and support data-driven continuous improvement and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain accurate records of experimental data using Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), laboratory notebooks, and our Oracle ERP system, ensuring adherence to SOPs and ISO9001:2015 standards.
- Support continuous improvement activities to improve manufacturing processes.
- Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, consumables, reagents, and finished goods, ensuring stock levels are aligned with operational requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Life Sciences degree (or equivalent) with hands-on laboratory experience gained through academic study or industry, including pipetting and liquid handling, reagent and buffer preparation, sample handling, and data recording.
- Familiarity with GLP, laboratory safety procedures, COSHH regulations, and working in accordance with SOPs is desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for laboratory-based work, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer needs.
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player, able to work independently when required.
Preferred Experience
- Use of an ERP system.
- Experience operating an ÄKTA system including Unicorn method editing/writing.
- Experience working in an industrial setting, especially under ISO9001 standards.
- Familiarity with GLP, laboratory safety procedures, COSHH regulations, and working in accordance with SOPs is desirable.
Benefits
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.
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