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The Senior Research Associate will support antibody discovery programs through high-throughput molecular recombination of single B-cells specific for target analytes. This role is hands-on and laboratory-focused, involving molecular biology workflows from mRNA extraction through recombinant antibody expression in mammalian cell systems. The individual will work as part of a cross-functional research team to generate high-quality recombinant antibodies for downstream screening and characterization.

This position reports to the high-throughput recombination scientist and is part of the Antibody Discovery Team located in Waltham, MA and will be an on-site role.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform high-throughput molecular workflows including mRNA extraction from single B-cells, cDNA synthesis, and PCR amplification of antibody hypervariable regions
• Subclone amplified hypervariable regions into antibody expression plasmids and support recombinant antibody expression in mammalian cell lines
• Document experimental procedures, analyze results, and contribute to process optimization and data reporting

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline with 2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience; Master’s degree preferred
• Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cloning, nucleic acid handling, and basic biochemistry lab practices
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to execute reproducible experiments in a high-throughput environment Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

if applicable for role

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30lb, any other physical requirements

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

• Familiarity with characterization techniques such as ELISA

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.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $28-$37/hr. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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