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Senior Analyst

(ID: 2025-1021)

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 Senior Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) 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 National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

 

Deliverables:

  • Work products and documents related to programming code implementing literate programming practices. Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to preparation of presentations, reports, and manuscript writing as needed. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to review of programming code. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to evaluation of data quality. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to internal information flow within the Division on the study progress. – Ad-Hoc
  • Communications related to collaborating with study staff. – Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

  • Build automated pipelines for analyses and reporting, sharing out code through GitHub or notebooks like Juypter and Observable and connecting code to data in a secured, governed way. 1 

  • Perform data analysis, including model building analysis, assessing trends, determining correlations, testing for heterogeneity, and compiling and communicating results to investigators to participate in the interpretation of results and planning of further analyses. 2 

  • Perform statistical analysis using novel methods and algorithms. 3 

  • Ensure that all data products (dynamic reports, tables, and graphics) are reproducible from the original source data by maintaining clear, commented, and consistent code and organization of files and folders. 4 

  • Support pre-and post-doctoral fellows with various web programs and graphing programs and provide technical assistance to team members. 5 

  • Performs experimental investigations and similar research projects utilizing extensive applications of mathematical and statistical methodologies. 

  • Assist researchers with the planning, implementing, and analysis of research projects. 

  • Provide statistical advice and consultation to the investigators in study design, data management, choice and application of statistical methods, data analysis, and interpretation of statistical results. 

  • Carry out statistical analyses on issues via descriptive analyses, causal inference, predictive modeling, and other univariate and bivariate and multivariate analytic methods. 

  • Develops original computer code and programs for the application of new mathematical and statistical theories for the solution of proposed problems related to various scientific studies. 

  • Perform data programming, analysis and presentation by preparing charts, tables and graphs using software such as R, SAS and STATA. 

  • Create interim dynamic reports that weave together text, code, output, tables and graphics and document all procedures and code used for data cleaning and analysis.

  • Perform qualitative analysis of free-text responses, including codebook development, qualitative coding, and analysis using computer assisted qualitative data analysis software. 

  • Develop and systematically apply data classification schemes and process and combine data sets for analysis from diverse sources. 

  • Utilizes statistical software packages to manage, maintain and analyze large, complex statistical databases. 

  • Present data by preparing charts, tables, and graphs, using software that can be used for scientific monographs, book chapters, and professional presentations (including poster and oral presentations). 

  • Research methods in data analysis, revise study forms, graphically display analytic results, collaborate in writing or editing drafts of manuscripts for publication. 

  • Provide a cross-tabulation, descriptive analysis using standard statistical procedures, rate standardization, stratification of data, and model building. 

  • Recommend appropriate statistical techniques for analysis of research data and prepare statistical reports, analyze data, and use statistical software packages and programs such as SAS and R. 

  • Implement and validate cutting-edge algorithms and new statistical methodologies to analyze diverse sources of data to answer research questions. Enters and verifies data fields and data dictionaries.

  • Transfer data between software, dataset creation (merge and concatenation), data cleaning (identify and correct data entry errors and missing values) and data transformation (create and categorize variables and impute data). 

  • Check and confirm the accuracy of calculations conducted by collaborating programmers, analysts, and presenters to guard against mistakes in design, conduct, or presentation of risk estimates. 

  • Collect and refine new data and refine existing data sources. 

  • Create data entry applications to improve data collection and management. 

  • Enhance data collection strategy and procedures for primary and secondary data sources, including recovered data sources such as scans and microfilms of paper archives. 

  • Collects and analyzes mathematical data and performs descriptive and missing data analyses. 

  • Perform data analysis of data sets involving statistical procedures varying in complexity from simple bivariate tests to advanced regression methods for longitudinal data analysis and time-to-event analysis; determine correlations between variables. 

  • Perform data analysis including cross-tabulation, descriptive analysis using standard statistical procedures, as well as model building (logistic regression, conditional logistic regression). 

  • Assist staff in conducting evaluations and analyses of programs using appropriate methods and tools and perform data management and carry out statistical analysis for assigned research projects. 

  • Process and analyze data using blind-source separation techniques. 

  • Organize, manage and design data files and plans for associated statistical analysis. 

  • Tracks and documents all modifications, errors and changes to all databases and decisions. 

  • Complete technical writing including co-authoring of articles for journal submission and writing of professional services agreements and statements of work. 

  • Research and review literature to retrieve targeted clinical or scientific information from publicly available resources. 

  • Transfer data between software and create datasets (merge and/or concatenation), data cleaning (identify and correct data entry errors and missing values) and data transformation (create and categorize variables and impute data). 

  • Review literature and create bibliographies, research methods in data analysis, revise study forms, graphically display analytic results and collaborate with staff on writing and editing drafts of manuscripts for publication. 

  • Research and review literature to retrieve targeted clinical or scientific information from publicly available sources such as PubMed and other sources. 

  • Develops and coordinates the training program for staff in statistical and mathematical analysis. 

  • Train staff in the laboratory to carry out data analyses and conduct applied analyses and interpretation and best practices. 

  • Deliver lectures and other teaching activities on statistical topics for intramural researchers. 

  • Write data analysis reports and participate in the preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts. 

  • Develop training strategies and implement training activities for internal and external researchers who are interested in using the data.

 

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

Additional Qualifications:

 

Certifications & Licenses:

  • 5 years of experience with large scale multi-source data collection and analysis. 
  • Analytical engagements outside class work while at school can be included. 
  • Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, data science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience (approximately 5 additional years of experience) 
  • Prefer Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, data science, or a related field.

*Willing to accept candidates both local and remote – max flexibility permissible

 

Field of Study:

  • Community and Public Health
 
Software:
  • R Studio Connect 
  • R Studio 
  • R 
  • SQL 
  • SAS 
  • R Shiny 
  • GitHub 
  • RMarkdown
 
Skills:
  • Data Coding 
  • Data Cleaning 
  • Human Subjects’ Data 
  • Cancer Biomedical Research 
  • Cloud 
  • Database Management 
  • Data Visualization 
  • Data Presentation 
  • Data Analysis

 

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

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range
$100,000—$120,000 USD

Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank

(ID: 2025-1011)

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 Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) 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

The contractor will independently provide clinical support services to The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center (CC), Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM), Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL). The TSL performs specialized and technically demanding serologic and molecular Immunohematologic procedures for clinical diagnostic transfusion support and research purposes. The DTM includes an FDA-licensed collection facility where the TSL manufactures most blood components transfused in the CC. Additionally, the contractor provides transfusion medicine training for the various training programs sponsored by the CC, i.e. accredited Transfusion Medicine Fellowship and Specialists in Blood Banking programs.

 

Deliverables:

  • Clean Equipment – Ad-Hoc
  • Run Validation – Ad-Hoc
  • Inspect Equipment – Ad-Hoc
  • Meet with lab members to present updates – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to performing laboratory testing (pre-analytic, analytic, post-analytic phases); evaluate blood transfusion orders for appropriateness based on screening criteria; communicate with nurses and physicians to clarify questionable transfusion or testing orders. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to performing compatibility (crossmatch) testing of donor and patient-recipient samples using automated and manual methods. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to resolving routine RBC blood group antibody problems; performing moderately complex testing to resolve complex RBC blood group antibody problems in consultation with technical specialist. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to preparing blood components such as frozen plasma, leuko-reduced RBC and buffy coats from whole blood collections and pathogen reduced platelets; perform lot release and labeling for blood components. – Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

  • Perform laboratory testing (pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical phases) in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements – 1
  • Perform compatibility crossmatch testing of donor and patient-recipient samples using automated and manual methods – 2
  • Independently resolve routine RBC blood group antibody problems; perform moderately complex testing to resolve complex RBC blood group antibody problems in consultation with technical specialist – 3
  • Maintain laboratory equipment – 4

  • Manages blood inventory, arranging for import/export of necessary blood components – 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life
  • Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function
  • Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures
  • Performs quality assurance functions in support of improving operations and methods
  • 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
  • Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures
  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards
  • Interpret research or operational data

  • Record research or operational data

  • Evaluate blood transfusion orders for appropriateness based on screening criteria

  • Communicate with nurses and physicians to clarify questionable transfusion or testing orders

  • Perform component manufacturing duties, i.e. prepare blood components like frozen plasma, leukoreduced RBC and buffy coats from whole blood collections and pathogen reduced platelets
  • Perform lot release and labeling for blood components
  • Position is Tier I – Emergency Essential/Excepted

 

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

  • Minimum three (3) years of blood bank experience in a laboratory environment preferred
  • Accredited clinical laboratory science training program
  • Bachelor’s degree is acceptable
     

Field of Study

  • Medical Technologies Technicians – Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions

Software

  • MS Office Suite (including Teams)

Skills

  • Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written

 

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

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range
$75,000—$83,000 USD

Linux Administrator and Data Processor

(ID: 2025-0771)

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 Linux Administrator and Data Processor to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) onsite in Baltimore, 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

The purpose of this position is to administer several Linux computers in our research facility and to perform basic data processing.

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Clean Equipment – Ad-Ho
  • cRun Validation – Ad-Hoc
  • Inspect Equipment – Ad-Hoc
  • Meet with lab members to present updates – Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

 

  • Support and maintain scientific computer systems including hardware, operating systems, and associated services in a high-performance computing environment. – 1
  • Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations. – 2
  • Perform statistical analysis of experimental data obtained at various time points. – 3
  • Provide performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization across the full range of scientific high-performance computing architecture. – 4
  • Utilize knowledge of data structure, data management and various programming language. – 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to perform analyses, processing and user support of various computer systems using standard statistical procedures and techniques.

  • Provide statistical support to staff, including data analysis and the generation tools for researchers to use.

  • Provide software recommendations and solutions across diverse scientific applications, including freeware relevant to analyses of scientific discovery.

     

  • Sets up and uses various computer systems and software packages.

  • Develop methods for analyzing complex datasets from various sources; document methodological approaches to data analysis performed, including detailed procedures and rationale.

     

  • Compiles and manages data and assists with quality control.

     

  • Drive collection of new data and the refinement of existing data.

  • Produces various reports, graphs and figures for presentation.

  • Prepare data and analysis for presentations and publication.

  • Prepare research data for presentation and manuscripts.

 

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

Minimum Education:

Bachelor

Additional Qualifications:

 

Certifications & Licenses

  • N/A

 

Field of Study

  • Computer Administration Management and Security
  • Computer and Information Systems
  • Computer Programming and Data Processing
  • Computer Science
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemical Sciences
  • Physics

 

Software

  • R
  • Pandas
  • Python
  • SQLite
  • Linux
  • MySQL
  • NumPy
  • MariaDB
  • Bash
  • Git

 

Skills

  • Scientific Data analysis
  • Statistical modeling
  • Database management
  • Data visualization
  • Linux Administration
  • Data cleaning

 

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

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range
$75,000—$85,000 USD

Registered Nurse

(ID: 2025-0988)

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 Registered Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in Baltimore, 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

Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Work products and documents related to assessing participant’s physiologic condition; assist physicians during examinations and procedures; provide cardiac monitoring; assess, record and report patient reactions to drugs; report study adverse reactions; perform testing/procedures per study protocol requirements. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to inserting and maintaining peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines; perform phlebotomy; follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to implementing Quality Control measures; manage evacuations; manage the security of the premises; respond to security issues and breaches. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to obtaining informed consent; inform staff regarding progress of protocols and functions of clinical unit; provide daily report; serve as receptor of new personnel. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to entering data into medical report, case report forms and computer systems; attend patient rounds and meetings; provide participant education; perform action plan in response to emergency situations or illnesses. – Ad-Hoc
  • Clean Equipment – Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

 

  • Reviews standard nursing procedures and documents areas in need of improvement. – 1

     

  • Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the research efforts. – 2
  • Reviews patient and patient family feedback and provides summary reporting for further review. – 3
  • Manage testing to ensure that projects and protocol responsibilities are completed within timelines given the availability and allocation of resources related to clinical trials. – 4
  • Communicate with researchers to determine needs as per protocol. – 5
  • Performs assessments and collects medical histories and physicals.

  • Perform collection, maintenance and analysis of data, entering and tracking patient data.

  • Assess participant’s physiologic condition upon admission, and monitor throughout visit and upon discharge.

  • Assess, record and report patient reactions to drugs; report study drug adverse reactions to staff.

  • Schedule testing and clinic appointments; initiate medical records; make admission room reservations.

  • Assess patient through follow-up by phone, written correspondence or email.

  • Plan, implement, evaluate and document care provided, per protocol requirements and good clinical practice standards.

  • Enter clinical and research data into medical records, case report forms and/or computer systems.

  • Perform and assist physicians performing basic physical examination

  • Performs procedures like IV placement, phlebotomy and administering medications. and monitors patient progress.

  • Perform phlebotomy to collect clinical and research blood samples per doctor’s orders and protocol requirements.

  • Perform specialized testing and document care provided, per protocol requirements.

  • Perform appropriate action plan in response to emergency situations and illness of participants, including direct admissions for participants.

  • Perform Apheresis using Spectra-Optia or equivalent apheresis machines on participants in research studies at the NIA Clinical Research Unit.

  • Perform Clinical Research (CRC) Duties.

  • Perform other testing/procedures as per research protocols.

  • After documented training in protection of human subject’s research issues and approval of Principal Investigator (PI), obtain informed consent.

  • Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the NIA research efforts, in accordance with standards of NIA Protocol Office and IRB.

  • Ensure needed medications/supplies readily available.

  • Perform QC/QA and maintain equipment in good working order

  • Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes.

  • Administer and document medications per physician’s orders.

  • Insert and maintain peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines.

  • Teaches patients and families about conditions, treatments and medications.

  • Communicate abnormal results and problems and concerns to the research staff and informs patient of processes and activities for review and follow up.

  • Prepare patients for surgical and/or diagnostic procedures, thoroughly explaining the activities and steps of the procedure and anticipated outcomes.

  • Provide participant education regarding the research program or testing procedure and instruct participants on computerized testing.

  • Schedule patients and return patients phone calls

  • Prepare medication instructions and detail steps necessary to properly self-administer and moni or and report results in the case of adverse reactions.

  • Collaborates with physician to plan, evaluate, coordinate and revise program to deliver the most efficient health care service.

  • Attend patient rounds and protocol information meetings and participate in patient care conferences and write and

  • maintain research protocols.

     

  • Plan, implement, evaluate and document care provided, per protocol requirements and good clinical practice standards.

     

  • Coordinate the collection and analysis of research data; ensure that all records are complete.

  • Coordinate research study protocols in conjunction with the NIA researchers and the research staff.

  • Review clinical laboratory values in conjunction with the medical staff and/or PI. Discuss findings with the participant and recommend follow-up as needed.

  • Attend clinical unit meetings as needed.

  • Perform professional nursing duties in the care of patients and serve as the primary nurse for a specific population of patients.

  • Assists Nurse Practitioners evaluate and make recommendations to improve patient care and adhere to good clinical practices.

     

  • Researches industry best practices and recommends those for further evaluation.

     

  • Participate in development and training programs, both internally and externally

  • When trained, mentor new staff as needed.

  • Perform clinical monitoring for clinical research studies as assigned.

  • Review/edit and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.

  • Assess participant’s physiologic condition upon admission, throughout visit and upon discharge. Plan, implement, evaluate and document care provided, per protocol requirements and good clinical practice standards.

  • Assess patient for follow- up information by phone, written correspondence or email.

  • Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.

  • Provide cardiac monitoring if indicated.

  • Assess, record and report patient reactions to drugs; report study drug adverse reactions to staff.

  • Insert and maintain peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines.

  • Perform phlebotomy to collect clinical and research blood samples per doctor’s orders and protocol requirements.

  • Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes..

  • Implement QC measures.

  • Ensure the security of the premises and respond to security issues and breaches.

  • Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the NIA research efforts, in accordance with standards of NIA Protocol Office and IRB.

  • After documented training, perform specialized testing/procedures as per research protocol.

  • After documented training in protection of human subject’s research issues and approval of Principal Investigator (PI), obtain informed consent.

  • Inform Clinical Nurse Manager and staff of the progress of protocols and the functions of the clinical unit; provide relevant and timely input on pertinent nursing implications for the NIA Research Unit.

  • Upon completion of orientation and satisfactory employment, serve as preceptor for new personnel.

  • Enter clinical and research data into medical records, case report forms and/or computer systems.

  • Attend clinical unit meetings as needed.

  • Participate in development and training programs, both internally and externally.

  • Provide participant education; instruct participants on computerized testing.

  • Perform appropriate action plan in response to emergency situations and/or illness of participants, including admissions for participants.

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

Minimum Education:

Associate

Certifications & Licenses

  • AA Degree in Nursing with a valid license in the State of Maryland
     

Field of Study

  • Nursing
     

Software

  • MS Office Suite
     

Skills

  • Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

 

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

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range
$95,000—$100,000 USD

Part-Time MRI Technologist

(ID: 2025-0382)

 

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 MRI Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in Baltimore, MD. This position is 12/hours a week – Most Saturdays would be needed as well as a few hours during the week. 

 

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

This position is a part-time MRI technician at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program. Work products and documents related to research procedures, including evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques utilizing MRI; operate Siemens scanner for human research utilizing both structural and functional MRI. This position is 12/hours a week – Most Saturdays would be needed as well as a few hours during the week. The shift schedule is flexible. 

 

Deliverables:

  • Data acquisition and archiving of imaging data; perform different pulse sequence and activation paradigms; focus on reproducibility and quality assurance – Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to acquainting participants with the MRI scanner; perform research related manipulations during MRI experiments. – Ad-Hoc
  • Provides input to decide what modifications of the unit are necessary to produce optimum image spectra and most efficient use of the scanner. 
  • Identify equipment malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel in case of malfunctions; schedule and/or perform routine equipment maintenance functions.

 

Work Details:

  • Ensure that all research participants, patients and visitors are free of metal objects and other exclusion criteria. 1

  • Ensure that everyone entering the scanner room is appropriately screened for MRI contraindications; maintain records of all MRI screening documentation. 2 

  • Ensure that MR imaging, behavioral and physiological data collected are of the highest quality. 4 

  • Collect and archive MRI data. 3 

  • Operate the control console during scanning; select proper imaging sequences; operate peripheral hardware for effective image and data acquisition. 5 

  • Executes research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MRI Physicist. 
  • Collect Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain images, functional MRI images and MR spectra (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy). 
  • Perform clinical and research MRI procedures on patients and animals, including standard clinical MRI scans or more specialized research studies. 
  • Perform study testing, observations data entry and other duties associated with study sessions. 
  • Execute research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MR physicist. 
  • Ensure that all human and animal experiments conducted follow applicable NIH standards and regulations. 
  • Organizes data into computerized data sets. 
  • Transfer both raw and post-processed images and data to specified databases and/or secure storage media (secure external hard drives and/or DVDs), where they can be stored safely. 
  • Log all scans performed in the appropriate logbook. 
  • Enter participant/patient data at start of scanning and monitor data acquisition during scanning. 
  • Create, enter and maintain research data on associated reports and spreadsheets. 
  • Acts as subject/patient advocate, monitoring comfort and subject cooperation with experimental protocol physiological parameters (pulse rate, respiration, oxygen saturation), and length of time of research exams. 
  • Adhere to safety precautions and procedures that govern the MRI Facility. 
  • Ensure the participant’s or patient’s safety and comfort throughout scanning using the patient monitoring system. 
  • Transfer, position and instruct research participants and/or patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired radiographic results as specified by the research study. 
  • Act as a participant advocate for participant safety and comfort. 
  • Perform all aspects of standard clinical imaging 
  • Prepare the patients to be scanned; explain the MRI procedure; acquire consent; address MRI safety screening for contraindications. 
  • Operates the scanner during both anatomical and functional imaging experiments. 
  • Operate the MRI scanner doing structural and functional imaging and MR spectroscopy studies, which are part of clinical research studies. 
  • Perform standard clinical and more specialized research MRI procedures on patients (e.g., functional MRI, diffusion MRI, MR spectroscopy, or animal scans). Schedules investigators’ time on the scanner. 
  • Assist in scheduling of research participants for MRI scans to achieve a smooth flow and optimal utilization of the Facility. 
  • Solves MRI related technical questions by designing and performing independent technical research work. 
  • Work with research fellows to assist development of new research protocols. 
  • Trains users on how to operate the scanner and gain independence in their experiments. 
  • Train research staff and other staff on scanner operation and MR safety issues. 
  • Provides expert level information on the software and hardware capabilities of the MRI scanner.
  • Advise staff on any problems that may need attention.

 

 

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

 

Required Certifications & Licenses:

  • Completion of Accredited MRI Technology Program in Medical Imagery or related science field 
 

Field of Study:

  • Medical Technologies Technicians 
  • Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions 
  • Medical Assisting Services

 

Software:

  • MS Office

     

Skills:

  • Operating an MRI scanner

 

 

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

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range
$40—$60 USD