Expedeon Inc. (an Abcam company)
Senior Research Associate - Conjugation
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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. And 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 like 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.
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In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Perform antibody conjugation activities using innovative technologies and assess product quality before and after conjugation using analytical techniques including HPLC, FPLC (ÄKTA), spectroscopy and other characterisation methods.
- Support the development and optimisation of antibody conjugation processes and workflows within the Conjugation Development Platform team.
- Execute laboratory experiments, analyse data, troubleshoot technical challenges and contribute to the delivery of high-quality research outcomes.
- Maintain accurate experimental records using Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), laboratory notebooks and Oracle ERP systems, ensuring compliance with SOPs and ISO9001:2015 standards.
- Collaborate with scientists across R&D and downstream functions to support project delivery, process improvements and the implementation of new technologies.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of laboratory procedures, documentation and best practices.
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The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or a related scientific discipline from an accredited higher education institution.
- Practical laboratory experience gained through industry, research or academic settings, with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Protein purification
- Protein biochemistry
- Antibody-based workflows
- Bioconjugation
- Analytical characterization techniques
- Chemistry-based laboratory processes
- A passion for laboratory-based scientific research with a strong willingness to learn new techniques, technologies and ways of working.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to generate accurate, high-quality experimental data and documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully within a multidisciplinary team.
- A flexible and proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
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Desirable But Not Essential
- Experience working with protein purification systems such as ÄKTA/FPLC.
- Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, spectroscopy or related protein characterisation methods.
- Experience working with antibodies, protein modification, bioconjugation or related biologics workflows.
- Experience working within regulated laboratory environments and following SOP-driven processes.
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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
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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