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Biologist

(ID: 2024-7017)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

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 Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV), Division of Intramural Research (DIR)

 

Technical Requirements: 

  • Perform immune, cellular and molecular laboratory procedures and techniques as requested such as flow cytometry, molecular biology including PCR, immunohistochemistry, and imaging. 
  • Responsible for processing preclinical and human clinical samples and performing cellular immune assays using various methods and instruments, includes operation and maintenance of the Flow cytometer and Cell sorter, analyzing data (eg, FlowJo), and sharing results with the Federal Task Leader. 
  • Responsible for inventory management of pre-clinical and human clinical samples held in LMIV freezers in Bethesda, Germantown and Fredrick, Maryland using a biological sample inventory program. Responsibilities include sample check-in and checkout by request, aliquoting samples, and tracking missing samples. 
  • Provide sample inventory technical support and assist local staff collecting clinical samples at LMIV study sites including those overseas and coordinates the transfer of samples with inventory from external sites to LMIV/NIH. 
  • Prepare and maintain accurate documentation in databases from test results, equipment calibration, equipment service records, calibration records, draft SOPs and protocols under review and other laboratory documents. 
  • Laboratory upkeep responsibilities including ordering supplies, arranging shipments with collaborators, scheduling equipment repair, maintenance and calibration. 
  • Responsible for shipping and receiving a variety of biological samples around the world for collaboration studies. 
  • Understand, use on a regular basis, database management software such as BSI. 
  • Prvoide clear communication, skilled both in writing and speaking to share information with scientific and administrative staff. 
  • Perform analysis and reporting with using SharePoint, TEAMS, and Microsoft Office Suite of programs, and understanding of the Rees Scientific monitoring system. 
  • Provide support and knowledgeable of regulations to ship biological materials around the world following federal and NIH policies. 
  • Able to work alone and part of a team to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner

 

Specific Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science related field with at least two (2) years of experience using a biological sample inventory system like Freezerworks or BSI, experience with Flow cytometry and FlowJo software, and experience with Cloning and CRISPR. 
  • Minimum of four (4) years of flow cytometry experience. 
  • Experience in translational research. 
  • Previous laboratory experience at NIH is highly desired. 
  • Experience with NIH sample management is highly desired. 
  • Good documentation and communication skills. 
  • Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.