Associate Scientist, Quality Control

Company Description

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

At Abcam, we are dedicated to serving life scientists in their quest to achieve breakthroughs faster. Our mission is to provide the highest quality reagents and tools to support research, drug discovery, and diagnostics. Join our team in Eugene, OR, and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will contribute to advancing science.

We are seeking a technically skilled and collaborative Associate Scientist to join our Quality Control team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Scientist, you will play a key role in investigating complex product failures, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions. You will work closely with the team to improve QC test design and mentor junior associates to foster their growth as scientists.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the QC team.
• Ensure products meet set standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
• Collect, compile, and analyze relevant quality experimental data.
• Root cause, track, and report on closed investigations when requested.
• Initiate updates and creation of new functional SOPs as needed.
• Identify ways to reduce waste and maximize resources.
• Supervise a subset of junior associates within the QC team.
• Develop new QC experiments for intermediate solutions.

Work Environment:

• Lab setting 30%
• Office setting 70%
• BSL2 lab

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a B.S. in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, immunology, or another Life Sciences field, with a master's degree preferred. They should have a minimum of three years of related industry experience and experience with Lean manufacturing or equivalent methodologies. Experience in a Biosafety Level 2 or higher-classified laboratory environment is required.

The position requires prolonged stints of standing/sitting, so physical endurance is necessary. The ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, along with strong organizational skills, is essential. The candidate should be able to analyze and reconcile moderate to complex issues independently and demonstrate initiative and accountability in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are required. Manual dexterity is also necessary to operate office and lab equipment effectively.

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.

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