Associate Scientist Ihc

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Description


Company Description

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.



This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Characterisation team to contribute to Abcam\xe2\x80\x99s Antibody Product Portfolio expansion.

The Characterisation Team is part of the Validation and Technical Quality Group holding a key function in the validation and characterisation of new antibodies and new lots of existing products ensuring functionality for our customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Experimental design and execution of IHC assays
  • Imaging and analysis of tissue sections using manual and automated microscopy in brightfield and fluorescence (Leica Aperio AT2, Hamamatsu Nanozoomer, Leica SP8)
  • As an experienced scientist contribute to ideas and establishment of protocol and protocol improvements. Be proactive in their validation, optimisation and documentation and take responsibility for validating new assay protocols and their integration into standard work streams.
  • Actively seek to improve testing conditions for individual antibody products and product groups to best demonstrate their performance.
Qualifications

You will have a PhD in a life sciences field or an MSc and a number of years in industry. Your experience will be in using antibody reagents and a strong background in immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques. You will have solid knowledge of histology with identification of normal and pathological tissues and firm understanding of principles, literature and methods in IHC. Your excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines make you a great team player, able to facilitate open and constructive communication within the team along with other teams within the company across the globe.

If this sounds like you and you\xe2\x80\x99d 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 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 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), subsidised onsite catering, 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\xe2\x80\x99ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s most critical diseases. Find out more about .

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  • Job Id
    JD3022291
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
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