Danaher Corporation
Senior Research Associate

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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.
The Senior Research Associate reports to a Senior Scientist and is part of the Protein development platform 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 Sanger sequencing
- Perform Protein Expression & Purification of Proteins (including antibodies) and assist in developing these systems
- Perform Biophysical QC of proteins (including antibodies)
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The essential requirements of the job include:
- BSc and/or MSc with relevant experience in a Life Sciences subject
- 2 plus years of hands-on experience in Sanger sequencing, Protein Expression, Protein Purification or Biophysical QC.
- Excellent attention to detail with good organizational skills
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Molecular Biology, Protein design or DNA preparation.
- Performing to high quality standards within the lab; ensuring the lab is compliant with all external and internal quality standards, and compliance with all health and safety guidelines.
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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