Research Associate (Job ID 3278)
Full-time (100%)
The company
At Abselion we’re on a mission to revolutionize protein research. Our vision is to empower scientists to focus on discovery and innovation, not tedious manual tasks. We have created Amperia, a compact, affordable benchtop solution designed to simplify protein research for everyone. Amperia helps researchers to develop the medicine of the future, to find the best ways to produce novel biomolecules and to assure that medicine is always safe and efficacious.
We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of biotechnology and engineering. We value a flat hierarchy, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and follow their passion. We believe it is important to move fast, to make mistakes and then to try again.
The role
As a member of our Applications Development Team, you will work on creating and optimizing applications for our proprietary analytical platform, Amperia. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of chemists, biotechnologists, physicists, and engineers to develop innovative solutions that advance protein analysis. This is a unique opportunity to be part of groundbreaking work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The position is based in Cambridge, UK.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and optimise assays and applications based on Amperia
- Plan activities guided by senior scientists, and execute independently
- Work together with the Science team to troubleshoot complex problems
- Carry out manufacturing procedures of explorative runs of new biosensors and reagents
- Analyse data independently, write experimental reports and communicate results
Requirements
- MSc. in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or other life science related field
- Lab experience and handling of protein samples
- Experience with one or more of the following: ELISA, Western Blot, SPR, BLI, or other analytical methods
- Competent user of Microsoft Office
- Basic knowledge of Matlab or Python is a plus
What we offer
- Young, dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- Be part of a step-change in life science instrumentation
- Working on a cutting-edge technology at the intersection of biology, engineering, and data science
- Performance based bonus scheme
- Share option scheme
- Most important of all, join a great team!
Start date
1st of November 2024 or by arrangement
Primary location
Cambridge, UK
Application process
First stage via video or phone call, second stage on-site technical interview.
How to Apply
Email your CV in PDF format to recruitment.rnd@abselion.com. Please quote the Job ID in your subject line.
