Research Associate

Danaher Corporation • Eugene, OR

7d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Research Associate – Assay Development will be responsible for immunoassay development including Simple Step® sandwich ELISA, Simple Step® competitive ELISA and multiplex designs. Primary duties include performing laboratory-based experiments such as antibody screening, antibody titration testing, and antibody pair validation. Detailed experimental documentation, database entry and report preparation are required. This position reports to the Assay R&D Scientist and is part of the Assay Development Team located in Eugene, OR and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Screen antibody candidates, perform antibody conjugations, and validate final immunoassay designs. Work closely with R&D scientists and project stakeholders to ensure projects progress to timelines. Collate and analyze the experiment results, update the experimental information and product documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, life science, or other related fields.
• Experience with basic biochemistry laboratory skills and techniques
• Ability to travel – 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, any other physical requirements

Nice To Haves

• Hands on experience in ELISA or other immunoassay designs

Responsibilities

• Screen antibody candidates, perform antibody conjugations, and validate final immunoassay designs.
• Work closely with R&D scientists and project stakeholders to ensure projects progress to timelines.
• Collate and analyze the experiment results, update the experimental information and product documentation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees