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Danaher Corporation Research Associate - Cell Sciences in Waltham, Massachusetts

For over 25 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, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

The Research Associate is responsible for generating cellular material for validation of Abcam’s antibody products, ensuring our products are validated in the optimal models for our customers.

This position reports to the Team Leader and is part of the Cell Sciences team within R&D located in Waltham, Massachusetts (US), and will be a lab-based role (on-site). At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

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 BSc and/or MSc. in a Life Sciences subject

  • Practical experience in culturing mammalian cells in an industrial environment

  • Excellent attention to detail with good organizational skills

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Culturing more complex cell types (primary cells, stem cells)

  • Understanding of antibody validation

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $ 46,000 to $60,000 . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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