Senior Research Associate Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Progress happens together At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That's why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Research Associate is responsible for providing laboratory support to the assay development team using biochemical techniques such as spectrophotometry, enzymology, and antibody conjugation, as well as the processing of biological materials for analysis. A successful candidate will have experience in running microplate assays with various readout modalities, including colorimetric, fluorometric and/or luminometric assays in a medium-to-high throughput format. The candidate will be tasked with screening antibodies, conjugates, enzymes, cofactors and buffers to be employed in ELISAs and homogeneous biochemical assay kits. Applicants may be considered for either a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate position depending upon prior experience and level of expertise. This position reports to the Head of Biochemical Assays and is part of the Biochemical and Immunoassay team located in Eugene, OR and will be an on-site role. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide. The essential requirements of the job include: B.S. in Biochemistry or related life-science discipline 1 year of relevant laboratory experience Basic proficiency in data analysis tools, including Microsoft Office and non-linear curve-fitting software (e.g. GraphPad Prism) In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Perform and/or support laboratory experiments required for assay development Assist in validation of enzymes, proteins and antibodies for assay development Work with biological specimens such as plasma/serum and tissue samples Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise in assay kit development or production Maintain laboratory records, write and modify SOPs and support process improvements Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to travel 10%, overnight, within territory or locations Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25lb. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience in microplate-based assay design/development Knowledge of enzymology/pharmacology and binding/reaction kinetics 1+ year working in an industrial lab setting 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.
