At a Glance
- Tasks: Express and purify antibodies while evaluating their interactions and properties.
- Company: Join a leading biotech firm in Cambridge, UK, focused on innovative research.
- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, and work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic lab environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge antibody research and development.
- Qualifications: BSc/MSc in life sciences with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Locally based in Cambridge, UK, the role reports to the Director of Production and is part of the Danaher Affinity Reagent Autonomous Lab (DARAL). The position is on-site.
Responsibilities:
- Express and purify antibodies, VHHs, or other binder formats.
- Evaluate candidate binders for target interaction and characterise their biophysical properties.
- Perform molecular cloning to support screening and optimisation workflows.
Essential Requirements:
- BSc and/or MSc in a life sciences subject.
- At least 2 years of hands-on industry experience in antibody expression and screening (e.g., bacterial expression, mammalian transfection, ELISA, SPR).
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experimental issues, manage multiple tasks in parallel, and communicate progress clearly within a team.
Preferred Experience:
- Cloning and antibody reformatting.
- High-throughput or semi-automated workflows (e.g., plate-based cloning, standardised documentation, workflow transfer).
- Antibody conjugation or labeling techniques (e.g., biotin or fluorescent labeling).
Benefits:
Abcam offers comprehensive benefit programmes, including health care and paid time off, to enhance life beyond work.
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