Senior Research Associate, Cell Engineering

Company Description

Abcam is a global life sciences company providing highly validated antibodies and other binders and assays to the research and clinical communities to help advance the understanding of biology and causes of disease.

Our mission is to serve life scientists to help them achieve their mission faster by listening to their needs, continuously innovating and improving and by giving them the tools, data and experience they want. Our ambition is to become the most influential life science company for researchers worldwide.

Job Description

Are you looking to work for a company growing 20% year over year? Are you a highly motivated cell biologist looking for an exciting lab-based role? If the answer is yes, read on!

Our Cell Line team is looking for a Senior Research Associate based out of our Waltham, MA location. Reporting to the Cell Line Development Team Lead, this person will be responsible for preparing top quality KO cell line banks for the abcam catalogue for both new product development and for future replenishment pipelines.

This role is predominately a benchwork lab-based role.

The role includes:

• Grow and maintain, clean mammalian cell cultures, of adherent and suspension cell lines, to generate final cell line stock
• Perform quality control mycoplasma testing of final cell line stock
• Work across multiple sections of the business (supply chain, logistics, project management) to deliver products to the catalogue.
• Work independently, within a team environment, to deliver products and record data within appropriate deadlines
• Support overall Cell Lines Team in various projects, as required
• Help establish and maintain high quality standards during experimental processes and record keeping. Abide by laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and keep accurate Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)
• Help maintain 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 B.S. in biology or subject related to Life sciences. Practical experience in mammalian cell culture is essential. Experience working in an industry setting and/or under ISO9001 is desirable, in addition to high-throughput screening, and genetics. Knowledge of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing systems would also be advantageous.

With excellent attention to detail, you will have good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, work across several projects, and to deadlines.  You will be an enthusiastic team player; self-motivated, independent, and able to facilitate open and constructive communication within the Cell Lines Team and other teams within the company.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of a fast paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences please apply now!

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why we offer all kinds of ways to enable you and your loved ones to be well and live well. You can expect;

• A culture focused on well-being and opportunities for growth and development. We provide a wide range of training opportunities, for both professional and personal development.
• The freedom to work in a way that works for you, with a focus on maximising productivity and innovation at work whilst reducing environmental impact.
• A performance-based share plan, inspiring and rewarding our people as we deliver Abcam’s strategy.
• Attractive and flexible package including 18 weeks full paid maternity leave and 6 weeks full paid paternity leave, increased holiday allowance over time and much more.

We offer a truly inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. This is underpinned by our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and our partnerships with WORK180 (endorsed employer for women) and MyGwork (LGBT+ professional community). All our positions are open as a Job Share, where two talented professionals can share the responsibility of a full time position. You can declare your interest in a job share role within the application form.

Abcam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re interested in this particular role then we’d love to read your application.

Effective January 1, 2022, all U.S.-based employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment at Abc