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Project Manager

 

(ID: 2024-6247)

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 Project Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Office of Technology Transfer.  Hybrid and remote work options may be considered.

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)

The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of Intramural Research (OIR) has partnered with the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) in supporting the FLC’s Federal Lab Education Accelerator (FLEX) program, which connects entrepreneurial students in MBA and other business programs with federal laboratories’ technology portfolios.  The Project Manager will plan, manage, and execute tasks related to the FLEX program including the following objectives.

 

Objectives:

  • Maintaining relationships with academic institutions, federal labs, and others.
  • Providing administrative and operations oversight of the FLEX program.
  • Supporting timely communication between schools and federal labs by ensuring the POCs within labs and schools are aware of deadlines, meetings, and deliverables.
  • Maintaining and updating FLEX technology portfolio and supporting integration with FLC business.
  • Coordinating selection of technologies and matchmaking between teams/students and technologies/labs.
  • Expanding and building the FLEX program by increasing the number of participating universities and federal labs; and
  • Collecting and recording metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting the outcomes and successes of the program.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Project management experience.
  • Meticulous organizational skills.
  • Understanding of technology transfer, licensing and entrepreneurship. 
  • Ability to collaborate and work with stakeholders of all levels with utmost professionalism.
  • Very strong interpersonal skills required with excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Sound judgment, positive attitude, and creative outlook required.
  • Ability to remain positive and calm under deadline pressure.
  • Proficiency with MS Office required.
  • Knowledge of the technology transfer process required.
  • Federal government experience preferred.

 

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

Compound Management Scientist

(ID: 2024-6138)

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 Compound Management Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Rockville, 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)
 
 
 

 

Responsibilities –
CoMa supports many NCATS scientists and their collaborators in their research by supplying and storing libraries of small molecules for high throughput screening and research. In addition, CoMa is developing capabilities for storing and supplying various biologics related libraries such as – proteins, antibodies, gRNA, and DNA encoded libraries (DEL). Primary responsibilities of the role include daily manual and automated preparation, tracking, shipping, and reformatting of an extensive inventory of small molecules including preparation of individual aliquots and dilution plates. 
CoMa’s work is achieved using several automated liquid handlers, acoustic dispensers, and automated storage systems. As a result, the Compound Management Scientist will need to perform routine maintenance, calibration, and provide support for these instruments, in addition to their other duties. Excellent record keeping skills such as accurate daily records of the procedures conducted, writing reports of the findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed to specimens and materials involved, and results are critical to the role.
 
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory automation, an excellent attitude for customer service, and most importantly, a willingness to learn and adapt. As NCATS has a multidisciplinary team of chemists, informatics scientists and biologists, it is essential that the candidate possesses excellent communications skills.
 
 
Qualifications –
  • The pace of work at NCATS requires individuals to possess a good work ethic and be able to work independently as well as with a group.
  • The successful candidate will have a BS with relevant experience; MS or PhD preferred.
  • Experience with Agilent LC-MS is required. 
  • Desired skills include experience in compound management using automated liquid handlers such as Biomek i7, Biomek FX, Perkin Elmer Janus, and Tecan EVO is preferred
  • Experience with acoustic dispensing instruments such as Beckman Echo 6XX series, Beckman Echo 525, or EDC Biosystems ATS-100 is preferred
  • Candidate should have experience in preparation and handling of small molecules in powder or solution forms
  •  Experience with compound quality control is a plus
  • A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Previous experience working with SQL and Oracle databases as well as programming in C#, java, or python is preferred but not expected.
  • NIH experience is preferred
  • Experience with preparation and handling of proteins, gRNA or DNA Encoded libraries (DEL) is a plus 
     

 

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

Metabolomics/Lipidomics Technician

(ID: 2024-5371)

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 skilled and dedicated Metabolomics/Lipidomics Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) supporting our work at Rocky Mountain Laboratories located in Hamilton, Montana. The successful candidate will assist in the timely and accurate analytical measurement of metabolites, lipids, and pharmaceutical actives in samples from disease models. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases and immunology. Position is contingent upon government funding.  Anticipated start date is in October 2024.

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)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development of custom analytical methods, including LCMS methods, for the measurement of metabolites, lipids, and pharmaceutical actives in disease model samples.

  • Perform analytical measurements using LCMS instrumentation, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

  • Regularly maintain and troubleshoot LCMS instrumentation and systems to ensure optimal performance.

  • Maintain chemical extraction instrumentation in good working order.

  • Track and manage chemical and consumable inventories associated with LCMS operation.

  • Organize and maintain sample storage to ensure proper sample tracking and retrieval.

  • Aid in the mentoring and training of young investigators, providing guidance and support in laboratory techniques and protocols.

  • Ensure referenceable data storage and assist with data preprocessing and filtering.

  • Communicate promptly and effectively with collaborators regarding project details, timelines, and reports.

Position Requirements:

  • Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or other relevant fields with laboratory experience.

  • Laboratory experience in metabolomics and lipidomics or other mass spectrometry-based analysis of disease and immunology-associated samples is a plus.

  • Experience in data management, including data storage, preprocessing, and filtering.

Personal Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with co-workers.

  • Strong record-keeping and organizational skills to ensure accurate and efficient laboratory operations.

Job Location:

  • Hamilton, MT, Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID/NIH

 

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

Laboratory Technician

(ID: 2024-5397)

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 highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Rockville, 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)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Perform Edman (n-terminal) sequencing and related sample preparation.
  • Perform mass spectrometry-based proteomic sample preparation techniques, including proteolytic digestions, peptide labeling, and protein purifications.
  • Assist with sample preparation and derivatization of metabolites and lipids in samples from disease models.
  • Assist with maintaining instrumentation in good working order.
  • Aid in the mentoring and training of young investigators.
  • Track and maintain chemical and consumable inventories.
  • Maintain and organize sample storage.
  • Ensure referenceable data storage and assist with data preprocessing and filtering.
  • Communicate with collaborators punctually concerning project details, timelines, and reports. 

Position Requirements:

  • Applicants should possess a Bachelors or, preferably, an advanced degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or other relevant fields with laboratory experience.
  • Experience in proteomics, metabolomics or lipidomics disease and immunology associated samples is a plus.
  • Experience in data management.

Personal Skills:

  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with co-workers
  • Good record-keeping and organizational skills.
  • NIH experience a plus.

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

Medical Illustrator / Biomedical Visualization Specialist

(ID: 2024-4804)

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).

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)
Axle is seeking a Medical Illustrator / Biomedical Visualization Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) supporting our work at the Visual and Medical Arts Unit (VMA) at Rocky Mountain Laboratories, located in Hamilton, Montana.  Visual and Medical Arts provides an extensive range of biomedical communication services including:

  • Illustration
  • 2D and 3D animation
  • Journal figure preparation
  • Scientific poster design
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Image colorizing and enhancing
  • Video editing and production
  • Display graphics
  • Graphic design for brochures, certificates, publications, and other visual graphics

Job Description:

  • Accurately depict scientific research discoveries using visualization methods.
  • Produce biomedical visualizations, medical illustrations, animations, and graphic designs for publication in scientific journals, professional videos, and multi-media platforms.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and other visual information specialists to translate broad scientific concepts into details required to design, produce, reproduce, and or display original visual products or materials.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or medical field
  • Master’s degree in Biomedical Visualization or Medical Illustration is desirable
  • Experience with biomedical visualization
  • Demonstrate superior command of Adobe After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D animation software
  • Exhibit strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud software suite
  • Familiarity with best practices in medical/scientific ethics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to learn photography skills
  • Strong analytic skills
  • Adaptive to changes in workflow and works effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable and efficient
  • Independent thinker

 

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

Bioinformatics Scientist

(ID: 2024-4853)

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 highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Bioinformatics Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Research Technologies Branch (RTB), Integrated Data Sciences Section (IDSS) 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)
*Work remote*
 
Responsibilities:

  • Address bioinformatics, scientific computing, and data analysis needs of users within the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) at NIAID and their collaborators by lending expertise in the proper statistical design of biological experiments involving high-throughput genome-scale technologies, data mining and knowledge discovery techniques, automated workflow development, statistical and scientific experimental design consulting. Provide bioinformatics support to include somatic and germline variant calling and analysis, single-cell and bulk gene expression analysis, de novo assembly of genomes and transcriptomes, comparative genomics of model and non-model organisms, proteomics, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and the development of high-throughput pipelines for the analysis of the above data modalities.
  • Provide programming and troubleshooting support to the Research Technologies Branch (RTB) of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and collaborating Institutes in the dissemination of research data. Perform computational data analysis on genomic and clinical research data. Work with staff on scientific programming and experimental design. Provide statistical support/analysis on research data. Contribute to and co-author scientific publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
  • Contribute to the development of a scalable and flexible resource to provide NGS bioinformatics, structural biological and computational, machine learning data support to NIAID scientists and investigators. It is expected that the bioinformatics scientist will need strong skills in the following:
    • NGS analysis (whole-exome, whole-genome, RNA-seq, ChIP-Seq, both long- and short-read technologies, etc.) 
    • Statistical modeling
    • Scripting 
    • Biological interpretation

Specific Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security clearance
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in bioinformatics
  • 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining production bioinformatics pipelines
  • Expert in two (2) of the following languages: Python, R, C/C++, sh/bash
  • Experience building images using one (1) of the following: Docker, Podman, Singularity/Apptainer
  • Expert in one (1) pipeline framework: Snakemake, Nextflow, CWL/WDL
  • Expertise building technical and user documentation for tools, pipelines, and applications
  • Experience building pipelines locally on-premise using available HPC infrastructure
  • Experience building pipelines/applications in the Cloud with AWS/GCP/Azure is a plus
  • Experience building applications using one (1) of the following frameworks is a plus: Django, Flask, RShiny, Electron, Flutter, React
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting is a plus but not required

 

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