Research Associate

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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 Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

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At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. Thats 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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The Research Associate is responsible for generating cellular material for validation of Abcams antibody products, ensuring our products are validated in the optimal models for our customers

This position reports to the Head of Antibody Characterization and is located in Waltham, MA and will be an on-site role.

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 B.S. and/or M.S. in a Life Sciences subject
• Practical experience in culturing mammalian cells in an industrial environment
• Excellent attention to detail with good organizational skills

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel 15% travel, overnight.
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30lbs.

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its 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, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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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