Research Associate Validation - Immunohistochemistry

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate Antibody Validation to contribute to the expansion of its Antibody Product Portfolio. This role involves performing immunohistochemistry assays, tissue microtomy, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a biology degree and hands-on experience with automated platforms like Leica BOND and Roche Ventana. Join this innovative team and make a tangible impact in life sciences.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare program

Paid time off

Competitive benefit programs

Qualifications

• Good knowledge in immunohistochemistry methods.
• Hands-on experience with automated IHC platforms.
• Experience in tissue embedding and microtomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated immunohistochemistry assays.
• Accurately record experimental details in lab notebooks.
• Abide by laboratory SOPs and quality standards.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Microtomy

Cryotomy

Tissue microarray building

Education

Degree in biology or a related subject

Tools

Leica BOND

Roche Ventana

Hamamatsu Nanozoomer slide scanners

3DHISTECH TMA Master 2

Job description

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.

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

This position reports to the Senior Scientist IHC 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.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Perform routine automated immunohistochemistry assays
• Perform microtomy/cryotomy
• Produce tissue microarrays
• Perform digitisation and QC of IHC slides (Hamamatsu Nanozoomer slide scanners)
• 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

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Degree in biology or a related subject
• Good knowledge and understanding of technical principles, literature and methods in the field of immunohistochemistry
• Hands‑on experience in immunohistochemistry, automated IHC platforms (e.g. Leica BOND, Roche Ventana), tissue embedding, tissue microtomy and cryotomy

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

• Tissue microarray (TMA) building with semi‑automated or automated platforms (e.g. 3DHISTECH TMA Master 2)
• Previous working experience inology laboratory

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health‑care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll 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.

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