Research Associate in Cambridge

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. 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 such as 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.

The Research Associate is responsible for performing antibody conjugation to various labels and subsequent purification using established protocols, in alignment with budget constraints and customer demand. This position reports to the Senior 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.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:

• Learn and perform antibody conjugations using advanced technologies and assist in evaluating product quality using techniques such as HPLC, FPLC (AKTA), and spectroscopy.
• Prepare buffers and reagents, contribute to lab housekeeping, and ensure accurate documentation in line with SOPs and ISO9001:2015 standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members, contribute to process improvements, and support cross‑functional coordination for downstream activities.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include:

• Degree (e.g., Masters) in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry from an accredited higher education institute.
• Awareness and understanding of technical principles, literature, and methodologies in protein conjugation chemistry.
• Protein purification techniques (Affinity, SEC, IEX).
• Quality control methods such as ELISA, SDS‑PAGE, Western Blot (WB), and imaging applications.
• Proven laboratory experience with a high level of attention to detail and consistent compliance with SOPs.
• Demonstrates a flexible mindset and ability to adapt to shifting priorities and customer demands.

Desirable But Not Essential:

• Experience of working in an R&D role in industry, e.g. through an industrial placement.
• 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. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.