Close

Research Scientist

(ID: 2024-7083)

Axle 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 nationally and abroad. 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).

Axle
is seeking a
Research Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100%
    Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational
    Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible
    Spending Accounts:

    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking
      Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent
      Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation
      Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Deliverables:

  • Clean Equipment – Ad-Hoc
  • Inspect Equipment – Ad-Hoc
  • Meet with lab members to present updates – Ad-Hoc
  • Conduct experiments on the growth and phenotypes of CRIPSR edited cells – Ad-Hoc
  • Summarize and present research results to laboratory, department, and conference meetings. – Ad-Hoc
  • Prepare and publish research papers that describe experimental results – Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

  • Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment 1
  • Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel 2
  • Culture mammalian cells and iPS cells 3
  • Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists 4
  • Prepares research manuscripts for publication 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

  • Plan and administer biological research programs

  • Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function

  • Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings

  • Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

  • Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings

  • Provides lab with support and training to operate real-time and digital PCR equipment.

  • Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment

  • Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers

  • Maintain laboratory equipment

  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples

  • Analyze laboratory findings

  • Manage and organize storage of all lab frozen stocks of mammalian cell.

  • Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

  • Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data

  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards

  • Interpret research or operational data

  • Record research or operational data

  • Conducts literature searches to identify new methods to culture and differentiate iPS cells that prevent premature differentiation.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents
priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is
lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Masters

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

  • PhD in biological sciences

 

Field of Study

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

 

Software

  • Snapgene

 

Skills

  • Culture mammalian cells

Disclaimer:The
above description is meant to illustrate the general
nature of work and level of effort being performed
by individuals 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.

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 on 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

Salary Range
$70,000—$80,000 USD