Research Associate Job at AbbVie | Apply Now
Looking for a research associate job in the biotechnology sector? AbbVie is offering an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate Scientist I in Oxford, England. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about drug discovery, antibody therapeutics, and working in a dynamic R&D environment. If you’re aiming to build a strong career in industrial research and explore AbbVie careers, this could be your perfect next step.
- Job Position: Research Associate Scientist I
- Company: AbbVie
- Location: Oxford
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Type: Hybrid
- Job ID: R00143766
- Function: Research & Development
About the Company
Research Associate Job opportunities at AbbVie provide a gateway into a global biopharmaceutical leader focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines. AbbVie addresses serious health issues across key areas such as immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, along with products in its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. As part of AbbVie careers, employees contribute to transforming lives while working in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
Job Description
Research Associate Job roles at DJS Antibodies, a biotech company within AbbVie, focus on developing next-generation antibody therapeutics. Based in Oxford, this biology job offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects targeting chronic inflammation and cancer.
At DJS Antibodies, the company combines the agility of a biotech startup with the scale of a global pharmaceutical organization. The role involves working in a dynamic team, contributing to innovative drug discovery projects, and building a strong foundation in laboratory research techniques.
Qualifications
Research Associate Job applicants should meet the following educational and skill requirements:
- BSc (2:1 or higher) with industrial/academic research experience or MSc or higher degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Cell Biology, Immunology or Natural Sciences
- Enthusiasm for drug discovery and development research
- Experience in mammalian cell culture
- Knowledge of cell biology techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA and fluorescence microscopy
- Experience with functional antibody screening methods
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Attention to detail and efficiency
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable Skills
Research Associate Job candidates with the following additional skills will have an advantage:
- Experience with biological assays on primary cells and cell lines
- Working with bispecific antibodies
- Experience in laboratory automation
- Knowledge of statistics
Key Responsibilities
Research Associate Job responsibilities in this role include contributing actively to laboratory research and team collaboration:
- Bringing energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the company
- Maintenance of cell cultures
- Techniques such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and ELISA
- Work as a key member of the DJS team
- Performing critical laboratory experiments and analysing the data to contribute to strategic decision making within DJS discovery
- Keeping up to date with developments in the literature in relation to technical aspects of drug discovery technologies
- Day-to-day laboratory management as part of the team e.g. maintaining a safe and clean working laboratory environment, re-ordering laboratory consumables
- Establishing and maintaining quality sample archives
- Gathering, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources to the wider team and organization
- Critical and impartial review of self and peer generated laboratory data
- Maintenance of laboratory experimental records
