Research Associate Cell Engineering - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Abcam Plc

Abcam Plc
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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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.


Job Description:


Abcam, a rapidly expanding bioscience organisation, are looking for a highly experienced Research Associate to join the automation and operations team within our Cell Lines platform unit.


You will need to hit the ground running and work within the department to develop novel technologies to assist the generation of edited cell lines using CRISPR Cas9 technologies.


This is a very exciting opportunity for someone looking to participate in development of cutting-edge technological approaches and employ their skills and expertise to create the largest catalogue of physiologically relevant disease models with unprecedented efficiency, ease and reproducibility of use.

This will have an immediate and positive impact for the team, the department and company and ultimately support researchers and scientists across the world to discover more, faster


Roles and responsibilities:


  • Run high throughput automation platform, as well as standalone instruments (liquid handler, multidrop, imager, tube marker, etc).
  • Work with area Lead to troubleshoot, optimise and test various automation scripts and C# code.
  • Preparation of tissue culture reagents.
  • Support automation activities and tissue culture staff in operational areas. This will include such activities as; labelling cryovials, put away and organisation of cryovials, maintaining consumable and reagent stock levels, ordering external consumables and regents.
  • Monitor key areas of dayday laboratory activities ensure the smooth running of the team's activities and identify opportunities to improve and areas of risk.
  • Help establish and maintain high quality standards during experimental processes and record keeping.
  • Help maintaining a safe and efficient working environment in the laboratory, ensure the safety of colleagues & visitors and comply with Health and Safety (H&S) policies.

Qualifications:

You will have a BSc or equivalent in a relevant life sciences area. Experience working in a tissue culture lab or clean room environment and hands on experience with liquid handlers.


Experience in Life Science industry biotech or pharma is desirable along with strong communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.

Self-motivated with a proactive attitude, focused on delivering or exceeding high expectations.

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all.

Flexibility and choice matter, which is why in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing.


This includes our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more.

Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you'll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We'll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us.

This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world's most critical diseases.

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