Biologist

Overview

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Biologist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP), Vaccine Research Center (VRC).

Technical Requirements:

• Utilize established SOPs to execute testing for clinical research trials.

• Document testing parameters according to GCLP and GDP guidelines and analyze testing results.

• Write and revise SOPs, evaluation and developments reports and analytical plans.

• Develop testing activities and method protocols with senior staff.

• Maintain cell lines and reagents necessary for assays.

• Develop, optimize, and execute qualification and validation of methods.

• Improve existing methodology and generation of novel research experiments while maintaining detailed documentation as per the SOPs.

• Perform necessary QA/QC activities as per laboratory guidelines and the quality management plan.

• Troubleshoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project or experiment.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records to ensure proper retention of scientific data.

• Maintain laboratory supplies inventories.

• Attend staff meetings and regularly present experimental data.

• Work collaboratively and independently as needed to adhere to project timelines.

• Work with dry ice, freezers, and liquid nitrogen tanks to store clinical samples, and perform clinical testing in a BSL-2 environment while always wearing appropriate PPE.

• Present scientific data and findings at lab-wide, VRC-wide, and NIH-wide meetings.

Specific Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a biology-related discipline.

• Master’s degree in a biology-related discipline preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccine, biologics, or similar industry is required.

• Experience in aspects of clinical trial implementation and testing is preferred.

• Familiarity with immunoassays, including pharmacokinetics, anti-drug antibody, immunogenicity, and neutralization assays.

• Experience in a GLP, GCLP, cGMP, laboratory.

• Experience in a diverse set of clinical research techniques such as;

  • Immunoassay methodology – ELISA, ECLIA, ADA, SMC

  • Pseudo virus neutralization assay

  • ELISpot Assays

  • Cell culture and other cell-based assays

• Experience with automated systems such as liquid handlers and high-throughput robotic instruments is preferred.

• Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing project priorities.

• Experience and ability to communicate scientific findings through different mediums including posters, online presentations, and in-person presentations.

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functioning teams.

• Self-motivated and can work independently.

• Attention to detail for high quality outcomes.

• High organizational and communication skills.

• Data analysis and use of analytical software.

• Proficient in Microsoft work, PowerPoint, Prism and Excel.