For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Research Associate to join the Cell Sciences Team within R&D.
The Cell Sciences team is responsible for generating cellular material for validation of Abcam’s antibody products. This is a permanent position based in Cambridge (UK) on the Biomedical Campus. This is a lab-based role, and your daily activities will contribute directly to Abcam’s goals and values.

QUALIFICATIONS

You will have a minimum of a BSc in Life Sciences or another relevant subject. Practical experience in culturing mammalian cells is essential, with experience of culturing more complex cell types (primary cells, stem cells) desirable. Ideally you will have experience of working with cell lines in an industrial setting and working under ISO9001.
With excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, across several projects, and to deadlines. You will be an enthusiastic team player; self-motivated, independent and able to facilitate open and constructive communication within the Cell Sciences team and other teams within the company.

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• Perform mammalian cell culture, including adherent and suspension cell lines, primary and established lines, stem cells and co-cultures
• Perform cell treatments to upregulate biomarkers for generation of material for antibody validation processes
• Assist in developing and optimising new cell treatments for improved antibody validation process
• Work autonomously to record and deliver data to deadlines
• Support the existing Cell Science team in various projects, as required
• Contribute to projects and initiatives as required within the Antibody Validation and Characterisation group and effectively communicate with various stakeholders on each project
• Help establish and maintain high quality standards during experimental processes and record keeping. Work to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and keep accurate Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)
• Help maintain a safe and efficient working environment in the laboratory, ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors, and comply with Health and Safety (H&S) policies