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Form of workFor 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.
Due to our continued expansion, we are creating a new antibody team in our Waltham, MA site and now need an experienced scientist to join the team. The Antibody Characterization Scientist will be responsible for RabMAb development by performing experiments of antibody screening and validation using sELISA, WB, IHC, ICC, FC, IP techniques to ensure high quality RabMabs to be developed for life scientists across the globe.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Screen antibody candidates by WB, IHC, ICC, FC, IP, sELISA at recombination stage according to the project requirement.
- Validate antibody performance by sELISA, affinity measurement, and other required tests at QC stage for kit pair antibody projects.
- Validate antibody performance by WB, IHC, ICC, FC, and IP at QC stage for Reagent projects.
- Data review of application results and do troubleshooting on issued projects. Template preparation for Cam RabMab review meeting or Eugene review.
- Continue to optimize and improve antibody validation process.
- Provide scientific support of WB, IHC, ICC, FC, IP and sELISA applications for customers.
- Write and implement standard operating procedures (SOP's)
You will have a PhD in biological, medicine, chemical or other related fields with hands-on experience with sELISA, WB, FC, IHC, ChIP, IF/ICC, etc gained in an industry environment for at least 5 years. You have the knowledge and skills to design experiments and be able to effectively troubleshoot. Experience of using automated platforms is highly preferred and solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. You will have a solid record of accomplishments and publications as evidence of scientific knowledge. You are a rigorous logical thinker with good communication and interpersonal skills with a highly motivated and adaptable attitude.
You will be able to build effective relationships across internal teams, both within the US and across the globe as you strive to deliver new products to our customers. If you are looking for a new opportunity and this sounds like you, apply now!
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 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. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at abcam.
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