Research Associate

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Abcam Full time

About Abcam

Abcam is a leading provider of tools for the scientific community, enabling faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that collaboration and innovation are key to making progress. Our team is dedicated to working together to bring about meaningful change in the world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to join our in-house manufacturing team in Cambridge on a 12-month fixed-term contract. As a key member of our Purification & Conjugation team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of purification techniques, preparing antibody and peptide conjugates, and producing high-quality results to meet high-throughput targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the team in lab work, ensuring high-quality production and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Carry out purification and conjugation processes to deliver completed experiments on time.
  • Develop effective relationships across various teams within Abcam.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality policies, SOPs, and Health and Safety procedures.
  • Contribute to lab housekeeping tasks and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, sharing relevant information and participating in cross-team discussions.

Requirements

You will have a degree in biological sciences or equivalent practical experience in a laboratory setting. You should be familiar with life science laboratory techniques, protein purification (Affinity, SEC, IEX, HIC), and conjugation techniques. Experience with AKTA chromatography systems, including Unicorn method writing/editing, is an advantage.

You will be a team player with excellent communication skills, able to work precisely, follow instructions, and maintain accurate records. You should be highly self-motivated, hardworking, and able to deliver results consistently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Abcam offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment.



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