The Research Associate Antibody Validation contributes to Abcam’s Antibody Product Portfolio expansion by validating and characterizing new antibodies.

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This position reports to the Team Leader Immunocytochemistry and Flow Cytometry and is part of the Validation Team located in Cambridge and is on-site. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Perform Flow Cytometry and Immunocytochemistry assays.
Prepare cells, plates or tissues for analysis.
Prepare buffers and reagents according to defined standard operating procedures (SOP)
Provide general lab support, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Accurately record experimental details in Lab notebooks or the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) system.
Abide by Laboratory SOPs and work within Abcam H & S, Ethical and Quality standards

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The essential requirements of the job include

Degree in biology or a related subject
Good knowledge and understanding of immunoassay principles

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

Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot or ELISA

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About the company

Danaher

Company overview

Danaher is a global life sciences and diagnostics group that owns a portfolio of operating companies serving labs, biopharma manufacturers, and healthcare providers. Danaher’s businesses sell instruments, consumables, and software used in research, bioprocessing, and clinical testing. Danaher also runs the Danaher Business System, a company-wide continuous improvement approach that shows up in how teams run projects and develop leaders. Danaher recruits across functions including engineering, commercial, operations, R&D, and corporate roles.

Locations and presence

Danaher is headquartered in Washington, DC and states that Danaher’s businesses operate in 50 countries across around 700 locations. Early-career roles are typically tied to specific operating companies and sites, so on-site and hybrid expectations vary by team and location.

Palpable Score

79.2

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Danaher offers broad early-career access through a structured internship program, a freshman early-identification pathway, and a steady stream of “Associate” entry roles across commercial and scientific functions. Danaher also publishes a clear candidate journey with timelines, and pay transparency is strong in many North America postings, but the early-career story is harder to judge in regions where pay ranges and outcomes data are not consistently public.

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