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The Research Associate is responsible for generating cellular material for validation of Abcam’s antibody products, ensuring our products are validated in the optimal models for our customers

This position reports to the Team Leader and is part of the Cell Engineering & Cell Sciences department and located in Cambridge (UK) and is a lab-based role (on site). At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform mammalian cell culture of adherent and suspension cell lines to generate cellular material for antibody validation, conducting compound treatments where required to upregulate biomarkers

• Generate QC lysates from cell pellets and tissue samples for use in antibody validation pipelines

• Assist in developing and optimizing new cell treatments for improved antibody validation process

The essential requirements of the job include:

• A BSc and/or MSc. in a Life Sciences subject

• Practical experience in culturing mammalian cells in an industrial environment

• Excellent attention to detail with good organizational skills

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Culturing more complex cell types (primary cells, stem cells)

• Understanding of antibody validation

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance to eligible employees.

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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