Senior Scientist Antibody and Biochemical Assay Validation in Cambridge, United Kingdom

For over 20 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 in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled expert in immunoassays to join the Antibody and Biochemical Assay Validation group within the Characterisation Team.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about validating high quality antibodies.

The Characterisation Team plays a key role in the validation and characterization of new antibodies before they are delivered to our customers.

Reporting directly to the Antibody and Biochemical Assay Validation team leader you will be an expert in immunodetection techniques including Western blot and ELISA. You will be collaborating with other labs across the world on new products and key research and development. You will have a proven track record of delivering projects with impressive results as well as an ability to teach and mentor others.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure high quality validation of new antibodies

• Streamline current processes with a focus on continuous improvements and new and improved methods.

• Communicate clearly with project managers and interacting with team leaders, providing delivery dates, updates, and the necessary documentation.

• Maintain high quality standards within the lab; ensuring the lab is compliant with all external and internal quality standards, including ISO9001

• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects to meet timelines

• Highly effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including excellent attention to details

• Line management of 3-4 more junior team members (Scientists, Associate Scientists, Research Associates)

Qualifications:

Essential requirements:

• PhD degree (or can demonstrate an equivalent level of expertise) with experience in industry setting preferable.

• Theoretical and practical expertise in Western Blot and ELISA.

• Proven experience of line management of junior staff members

Desirable requirements:

• Understanding of the following techniques: IP – ChIP and Mass Spec

• Knowledge of CRISPR/ CAS9 technology to generate modified cell lines

At Abcam, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Abcam can provide.

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