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Scientific Program Manager

(ID: 2026-2704)

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 Scientific Program Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) 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)

Position Information:

This position provides scientific and programmatic support for vaccine development, with emphasis on GMP manufacturing compliance (21 CFR 210–211). It reviews and critiques proposals, advises investigators, monitors project progress, analyzes program effectiveness, and supports strategic planning, policy development, and new initiatives. The role coordinates meetings, reports, and cross-functional activities, while offering technical guidance on vaccine manufacturing and related research. It fills a critical expertise gap and helps ensure continuity, quality, and success across NIAID’s vaccine portfolio.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

Field of Study

Community and Public Health

Software

Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Skills

Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms

Deliverables:

Statement of Work Details:

Develop, implement and monitor scientific planning and evaluation processes. – 1
Plan, develop and implement immediate and long-range goals and objectives designed to strengthen and enhance the success of the research program. – 2
Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects. – 3
Implement issues and strategies to enhance successful completion of current projects; prepare conceptual plans and other written products. – 4
Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates. – 5
Develops and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization’s scientific programs.
Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
Collects, analyzes and creates scientific program information.
Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
Coordinates workshops and reports their outcomes.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.
Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.
Plan, organize and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.
Evaluates current scientific programs and determines if changes need to be made.
Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
Assists with analyzing current scientific programs and developing and proposing new initiatives.
Develop, evaluate and refine solicitations designed to elicit high-quality research proposals from the scientific community.
Collaborates with management and prepares reports to keep them updated on new and ongoing programs and activities.
Provide analyses to program staff of new research proposals, both pre- and post-application, regarding scientific strengths and weaknesses, experimental design, technical approaches, and overall impact.
Coordinates staff responsible for developing, installing and maintaining scientific programs.
Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts.
Analyzes current policies and procedures and suggests and develops improvements.
Assists in preparing and developing future strategic plans.
Prepares and provides educational materials to staff.
Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.
Works closely with management to develop new initiatives that further scientific research.
Evaluate and critique research proposals.
Uses scientific expertise to review grant proposals and interacts with potential grantees to obtain additional information.
Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
Interact with scientists as needed to help overcome technical hurdles or provide additional insights or expertise regarding the preparation of scientific protocols.

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

$170,000—$180,000 USD

Registered Nurse

(ID: 2026-2678)

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 of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) 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)

Position Information:

Under this Task Order, the contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Autoimmunity and Mucosal Immunology Branch at the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation, NIAID. The Branch funds clinical observational studies and clinical trials in autoimmunity and primary immune deficiency. Branch staff work cooperatively with funded extramural investigators, clinical coordinators, CROs and other study personnel to support the development of study protocols, informed consent forms and other pertinent documents and continue to do so during the conduct of these studies. In this context, the contractor works closely with NIAID Physicians, Regulatory Officers and Pharmacists.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

RN, NP, PA or MD degrees (practicing license not necessary)

Field of Study

Nursing

Software

Current Good Clinical Practice training

Skills

Experience in clinical data management.
Familiarity with IRB requirements.
Excellent writing skills.

Deliverables:

Monthly status reports to include information on current and completed activities; problems encountered; corrective actions taken; and recommendations for the next reporting period.
Report should be sent to the NIAID CMC Contracts Team and the Task Leader every month and include:
Hours worked
Status reports to assess progress, as requested by the Task Leader.
Quarterly Report sent to COR, due within 15 days of the end of the reporting period, that includes the following for each specific contract employee for every month;
Overtime
Travel expenses
Visa expenses
Occupational Health expenses
Quarter 1 (Oct 1 – Dec 31) Quarter 2 (Jan 1 – Mar 31) Quarter 3 (April 1 – Jun 31) Quarter 4 (Jul 1 – Sept 31)
All deliverables shall be submitted to the NIAID CMC Contracts Team and to the Task Leader. – Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

Monitor integrity, completeness and timeliness of clinical data collection. – 1
Problem-solve complex or unpredictable situations and improve processes and services to patients and colleagues. – 2
Participate in clinical practice and research support meetings and develop multidisciplinary performance improvement programs and projects to improve operating procedures, patient care and decrease costs. – 3
Monitor activities pertaining to clinical protocols such as monitoring patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extension or renewal of ongoing trials. – 4
Develop and maintain internal documents for clinical trials not supported by Clinical Research Organizations. – 5
Recruits and screens patients for inclusion in protocols and clinical trials.
Participate in recruitment and outreach activities and contribute to recruitment strategies through innovative ideas.
Design and maintain a selection of materials appropriate to send to health care referral sources seeking eligibility information or other objectives.
Provide information about the study to referring physicians, advocacy groups, NIH offices, and in response to inquiries from potential study participants.
Performs assessments and physicals, and collects medical histories.
Manage clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety and address the clinical needs of the patients.
Administers protocol consents and documentation and monitors compliance.
Ensure informed consent process and human subjects protection in clinical research and counsel patients regarding the potential risks.
Collaborate with researchers and medical staff to obtain and maintain informed consent and assent and address ethical and legal implication of the research protocol.
Contribute to all study related IRB and regulatory matters, including all reporting requirements (including deviations, unanticipated problems, adverse events) and report issues and variance promptly to the research team.
Collect and report data to appropriate regulatory and monitoring agencies.
Coordinate various activities to ensure proper and filing of serious adverse events, amendments, annual reports, and other regulatory documents.
Prepare documentation and track and report regulatory and institutional protocol requirements and resolve all stipulations from protocol oversight groups.
Performs data input and management.
Participate in data analysis and management as well as manuscript preparation and presentation of findings.
Support the general implementation, tracking, data acquisition, collection and reporting of all elements of the protocols.
Provide expertise in clinical trial coordination and management of data acquisition.
Review adverse event safety datasets, serious adverse events reports, external safety reports, and protocol deviations to ensure participant safety, data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Performs clinical data interpretation and evaluates and interprets protocol and clinical trial findings.
Participates in training and mentoring new staff.
Organize and facilitate the training program and teach physicians, physicians in training, nurses and other staff.
Mentor health care members in the execution of trials and resolution of logistical constraints and update team members of changing directions in study implementation.
Provide training to clinic staff with regard to Investigator, brochure information, protocol implementation, general and specific data collection and research practices.
Develops new research protocols.
Participate in the design and implementation of current and future protocols and studies.
Survey the medical literature for background information on specific aspects of the diseases under purview.
Design, implement and evaluate complex protocols and manage challenging patient populations and assist with document preparations and processes.
Work with staff on drafting of new protocol amendments and associated documents by providing editorial support and expert opinion.

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

$90,000—$102,000 USD

Patient Coordinator

(ID: 2026-2703)

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
Patient Coordinator to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) 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)

Position Information:

To provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or other related discipline.
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience.

Field of Study

Miscellaneous Biology
Communications
General Business
Miscellaneous Business Medical Administration
General Medical and Health Services
Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions

Software

MS Office Suite

Skills

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Strong customer service focus
Knowledge of clinical protocols and medical terminology
Strong organizations skills with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities
Resourcefulness in problem solving
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to efficiently compose correspondence, prepare reports from raw data, design, set up and maintain the electronic and paper filing system
Experience scheduling patient appointments and/or travel arrangements and maintaining patient records as it relates to patient care arrangements
Travel arrangements

Deliverables:

Work products and documents related to performing logistical and administrative duties that facilitate patient travel and patient appointments by commutating with patients, caregivers, family members and staff while coordinating and planning simple and complex travel, lodging and transportation arrangements; acting as a point of contact between physicians, nursing, NIH staff, contractors and other departments; and acting as a point of contact between staff, departments and patients/caregivers/family members. – Ad-Hoc
Work products and documents related to collecting outside medical documentation, electronically scans and uploads records (including patient ID and demographic data) into the electronic medical record as appropriate; communicating with various clinical administrative support offices/clinics/employees concerning the obtainment of outside patient records. – Ad-Hoc
Work products and documents related to adapting and maintaining filing systems to create and support an ongoing data base of patient encounters and patient appointments; entering and updating clinic and/or physician appointment schedule availability into the central appointment calendar; and providing appointment and travel information to patients, including scheduled dates and times, appropriate documents to bring, clinic information, hospital maps, travel, and hotel information. – Ad-Hoc
Work products and documents related to obtaining up-to-date patient records and other pertinent information prior to appointments or visits; and sending patient appointment reminders and travel details. – Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

Mentors and coaches patient coordinators. – 1
Develops training materials, job aids and instructions for use by patient coordinators. – 2
Assesses organizational need and develops training programs to improve accuracy and performance of patient coordination processes and procedures. – 3
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintenance of SOPs. – 4
Monitor and identify areas of improvement in the clinic environment, clinical trial conductance in the outpatient setting, for patients, families and staff. – 5
Coordinates the recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission of research study participants.
Coordinate the recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission of research study participants with clinical staff.
Work with staff to coordinate new research patient screening appointments, procedures and imaging studies between protocol investigators and the outpatient clinic scheduling personnel.
Coordinate scheduling, travel and lodging of subjects participating in studies.
Distributes recruitment materials.
Compile promotional materials for meeting exhibits and presentations, special events and other events.
Acts as a liaison between participants, participant’s relatives and staff members and communicates participant’s questions, complaints, problems and concerns to appropriate staff members.
Triage questions to appropriate personnel in the team as necessary.
Maintain ongoing relationships with patients, families, caregivers, medical care providers and various individuals on a continuous long-term basis.
Respond to patient emails and phone calls; prioritize patient related issues into urgent, emergent and routine; triage the issues to the appropriate personnel in the team as necessary.
Explains policies and procedures to participants and refers them to appropriate staff.
Respond to communications with research subjects; direct questions to appropriate team member.
Collates, enters and maintains data collected on participants.
Collect outside medical documentation, electronically scans and uploads records into the electronic medical record.
Maintain patient files, medical records, and patient family contacts; file medical record notes into patient charts daily.
Create reports/spreadsheets for tracking and scheduling of protocol patients.
Obtain medical information, imaging disks and pictures from applicants on an ongoing basis; file them with the records.
Coordinates new patient referrals by obtaining pertinent information and forwarding it for review.
Refer prospective volunteers per study guidelines to the appropriate Institute contact person.
Obtain outside medical records, radiology studies, biopsy slides and submit to the respective departments at the NIH.
Communicate with appropriate staff about intake and materials and submission of materials for review.
May assist in preparing credentialing packages.
Monitors workflow and administers and revises processes to maintain and improve operations.
Work with staff to achieve optimum schedule and staff utilization; work with staff in problem solving for overlapping appointments.
Review future scheduled cases to resolve potential conflicts or problems; monitor additional reports to ensure data validity.
Troubleshoot scheduling issues to ensure maximum productivity of staff resources.
Mentors and trains staff on patient recruitment and coordination processes and procedures.
Perform logistical and administrative duties that facilitate the work of physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the Clinical Center (CC) staff who provide patient care.
Communicate with patients, caregivers, family members and staff while coordinating and planning simple and complex travel, lodging and transportation arrangements.
Act as a point of contact between physicians, nursing, NIH staff, contractors and other departments.
Act as a point of contact between staff, departments and patients/caregivers/family members.
Answer incoming calls, e-mails, and otherwise remains responsive to queries and concerns related to core duties as described above in a timely manner.
Collect outside medical documentation, electronically scans and uploads records (including patient ID and demographic data) into the electronic medical record as appropriate.
Communicate with various clinical administrative support offices/clinics/employees concerning the scheduling and coordination of patient appointments.
Arrange patient travel including NIH billed lodging, meal reimbursements and local transportation services.
Adapt and maintain filing systems to create and support an ongoing data base of patient encounters and patient appointments.
Enter/update clinic and/or physician appointment schedule availability into the central appointment calendar.
Provide appointment and travel information to patients, including scheduled dates and times, appropriate documents to bring, clinic information, hospital maps, travel, and hotel information.
Obtain up-to-date patient records and other pertinent information prior to appointments or visits.
Send patient appointment reminders and travel details.

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

$100,000—$108,000 USD

Scientific Editor

(ID: 2026-3300)

Axle is seeking a Part-Time Scientific Editor to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the 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)

Position Overview

This position independently provides support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. As part of the Web Development Team, the contractor designs, develops, and maintains intranet and internet web sites, using database-driven approaches to manage web content, versions, and newsletters, and redesigns sites as needed to maximize clarity and usability. The role also creates illustrations, graphics, and charts for web resources, PowerPoint slides, and newsletters, makes expert recommendations to the technical lead on web design and technical issues, and works as part of a team to write, edit, and prepare reports and initiatives on infectious diseases and cross-cutting topics such as biodefense and antimicrobial resistance. A Master’s degree in a related discipline and a minimum of eleven years of related experience are required (three years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the Master’s degree).

Software

MS Office Suite

Skills

Proficiency in proofreading and editing
Experience organizing and gathering information related to the development of reports, briefings, and media outreach
Expertise with various database and computer programming languages
Expertise with various operating systems

Deliverables

Work products and documents related to providing technical support in the design, development, and maintenance of intranet and internet web sites, and work as part of the Web Development Team
Work products and documents related to creating and maintaining web sites
Work products and documents related to redesigning sites as necessary to maximize clarity and ease of use and meet new needs
Work products and documents related to making recommendations to the technical lead on web design, graphics, and technical issues
Work products and documents related to developing and reviewing reports and initiatives on infectious diseases, such as influenza and malaria, as well as important cross-cutting topics for the division, such as biodefense and antimicrobial resistance

Statement of Work Details

Design and develop intranet and internet web sites as part of the Web Development Team
Create and maintain web sites, managing content and design
Use database-driven approaches to manage web content (versions) and newsletters
Redesign sites as necessary to maximize clarity and ease of use, and forecast to meet new needs
Create illustrations, graphics, and charts for web resources, PowerPoint slides, and newsletters
Make expert recommendations to the technical lead on web design, graphics, and technical issues
Develop and review reports and initiatives by working as part of a team to write, edit, and prepare documents on infectious diseases, such as influenza and malaria, as well as important cross-cutting topics for the division, such as biodefense and antimicrobial resistance

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

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Salary Range

$55—$61 USD

Grants Management Specialist

(ID: 2026-3298)

Axle is seeking a Grants Management Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Research Triangle Park, NC

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)

Position Overview

This position independently provides grants management support to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The specialist tracks grant receipt and funding, drafts summary statements, performs price and cost analysis, and applies grants policy and regulations to funding analysis. Responsibilities include reviewing and applying grants management policies and procedures, evaluating the reasonableness, adequacy, and allocability of costs in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents, and maintaining official grant files and related NIH reporting. A Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience is required, and a background in business management and administration or business economics is preferred.

Field of Study

Business Management and Administration
Business Economics

Deliverables

Provide fiscal and administrative review of grant applications
Review and apply grants management policies and procedures for grant programs
Evaluate the reasonableness, adequacy, and allocability of costs specified in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents
Provide appropriate file documentation for assigned grant applications, including annotated applications (e.g., grant file, annotated correspondence with the grantee, program officer, or other related offices to resolve compliance requirements such as just-in-time materials, F&A rate agreements, or human subject or vertebrate animal concerns), completing the grants management checklist in the GM IMPAC System, preparing budgets using standard NIH GM Workbook budget templates, and drafting the Notice of Award ready for release with appropriate dates, terms, and conditions
Conduct correspondence with awardee institutions concerning unusual or unresolved issues to obtain additional information for adequate documentation or to suggest modifications or changes in budgets, in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures
Maintain all official grant files
Respond to data call requests and compile reports of information from NIH grant databases and related financial systems, including monthly and quarterly obligation reports, monthly closeout reports, and ad hoc audit requests from the Office of the Inspector General, NIH Office of Extramural Research, or other NIH central offices

Statement of Work Details

Provide work products and documents related to fiscal and administrative review of grant applications, including reviewing and applying grants management policies and procedures for grant programs
Provide work products and documents related to evaluating the reasonableness, adequacy, and allocability of costs specified in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents, and providing appropriate file documentation for assigned grant applications
Provide work products and documents related to conducting correspondence with awardee institutions concerning unusual or unresolved issues, to obtain additional information for adequate documentation or to suggest modifications or changes in budgets
Provide work products and documents related to maintaining all official grant files, responding to data call requests, and compiling reports of information from NIH grant databases and related financial systems

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

Salary Range

$55,000—$61,000 USD

Grants Management Specialist

(ID: 2026-2658)

Axle is seeking a Grants Management Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the 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)

Position Overview

Provide contractor support services to NIH Grants Management Specialists (GMS) performing high-volume, technical, and administrative tasks across the pre-award and post-award grants lifecycle, supporting federal staff who retain inherently governmental responsibilities such as final funding decisions, obligating funds, and signing Notices of Award. Responsibilities span Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) support, application intake and validation, budget review, compliance and checklist reviews, risk and due-diligence compilation, Just-In-Time (JIT) tracking, award and Notice of Award preparation, and post-award financial monitoring, compliance, and closeout support. A Bachelor’s degree is required (Master’s preferred), along with 5+ years of federal grants experience (NIH experience preferred) and 3+ years of finance/accounting experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

5+ years of federal grants experience; NIH experience preferred.
3+ years of experience in finance/accounting preferred.

Software

eRA Commons
IMPAC II

Skills & Knowledge

Proficiency with SF-424, modular budgets, and indirect cost calculations.
Knowledge of the NIH Grants Policy Statement, human subjects regulations, and audit reporting.

Deliverables

FOA Template & Publication Tracking Spreadsheet — 5 Business Days of Request
Application Intake Report (one per application) — 3 Business Days after Receipt
Budget Verification Worksheet & Cost Summary — 3 Business Days after Receipt of Application
Compliance Checklist — 3 Business Days after Intake
Applicant Risk Brief — 5 Business Days after GMS Request
JIT Status Log & JIT Memo — Per JIT Timeline (as Requested)
Draft Correspondence Packet — 3 Business Days after Request
Draft NoA Package (for review only) — Per Award Schedule
Funding Summary & Obligation Worksheet — Within Timeline Provided by GMS
Award Setup Checklist — Within 5 Business Days of Award Finalization
Financial Monitoring Report (monthly/quarterly) — Monthly
Post-Award Compliance Summary & Issue Log — Within 5 Business Days of Receipt of Grantee Submission
Closeout Package & Checklist — Within 10 Days of Grantee Final Submission
Archived Award Record Package — Per NIH Records Schedule
Status Reports — Weekly (1-page plus dashboard)
Monthly Meeting — Monthly Review with GMS Leadership

Statement of Work Details

Draft FOA templates and administrative sections for GMS review.
Maintain FOA publication tracking log and clearance workflows.
Monitor the Electronic Research Administration (eRA) Commons receipt queue.
Validate administrative completeness of applications (forms present, page limits) and flag missing items.
Prepare administrative completeness reports for each application.
Perform mathematical verification and consistency checks between the SF-424 Research and Budget Justification.
Produce budget comparison worksheets and preliminary cost-analysis summaries.
Check for required assurances (human subjects, vertebrate animals, IACUC, IRB approvals), registrations (SAM/UEI), and other required attachments.
Prepare compliance checklist summaries for GMS review.
Compile institutional award history, audit summaries (Single Audit), and other source documents to support GMS risk and due-diligence review.
Track Just-In-Time (JIT) requests; validate completeness of JIT materials and prepare JIT summary memos.
Draft standard correspondence and internal routing memos for GMS approval.
Maintain a shared mailbox triage log.
Assemble draft Notice of Award (NoA) elements, including funding summary, terms to consider, and recommended conditions, for GMS review.
Prepare funding summary sheets, obligation worksheets, and internal checklists.
Enter award metadata into NIH tracking systems under supervision, create grantee file folders, and assemble administrative award packets.
Reconcile budgets against awarded amounts and prepare monthly/quarterly financial status summaries for GMS review.
Track and summarize Federal Financial Report (FFR) submissions and flag delinquent reports.
Review and summarize progress reports, other support, no-cost extension requests, and prior approval requests for completeness and policy issues.
Prepare issue logs and draft recommendation memos for GMS action.
Compile documentation for administrative amendments and closeout packages, including final FFR reconciliation, final progress report, and property disposition.
Prepare draft closeout checklists and closeout memos.
Ensure award records meet NIH retention and compliance standards and prepare electronic archive packages.
Prepare a weekly status report on active tasks and outstanding items.
Participate in monthly performance review meetings with GMS leadership to review performance metrics, risks, and backlog.
Immediately escalate any items that could materially affect award timing or compliance.

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

Salary Range

$70,000—$80,000 USD

Biobank Assay Specialist

(ID: 2026-2594)

Axle is seeking a Biobank Assay Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 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)

Position Information:

Assay Specialist, NINDS Biospecimen Core Repository: Oversee operation of the roboticized PhIP-Seq platform (60% effort); provide biobank backup support for biospecimen processing/aliquoting (20%); and learn to support flow cytometry, ELISA, and Quanterix Simoa assays (20%). Work on site in a BSL-2 lab with human biofluids and tissues. Duties include sample labeling, logging, auditing, processing, running assays, and data delivery. Requires MLS/ Medical Technology degree or master’s degree or equivalent. Experience with vacutainers, PCR, NGS library prep and working in CAP- or CLIA-certified labs strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

Experience with vacutainers, PCR, NGS library prep and working in CAP- or CLIA-certified labs strongly preferred
Requires MLS/ Medical Technology degree or master’s degree or equivalent

Field of Study

Medical Technologies Technicians

Software

Excel

Skills

Pipetting
At least 2-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience in biomedical, clinical, or translational research settings
Demonstrated experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory and handling human biofluids and/or tissues.
Ability to maintain accurate sample records, logs, audit trails, and QC documentation.
PCR

Deliverables:

Undergo Tecan 780 Fluent training – Ad-Hoc
Communicate assay progress to assay users – Bi-Weekly
Schedule maintenance for equipment – Yearly
Prepare annual PhIP-Seq usage and expenditure report – Bi-Annually
Notify PIs of assay completion – Ad-Hoc
Deliver processed data to assays users PIs – Ad-Hoc
Review PhIP-Seq queue – Daily
Biospecimen Logging – Weekly

Statement of Work Details:

Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory. – 1
Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously. – 2
Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order. – 3
Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization. – 4
Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory. – 5
Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Perform flow cytometry-based experiments, including cell preparation, cell sorting and molecular analysis of sorted subsets.
Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens.
Performs sample management and storage.
Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.
Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.
Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.
Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work.
Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation.
Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Perform flow cytometry-based experiments, including cell preparation, cell sorting and molecular analysis of sorted subsets.
Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.
Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized.
Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials.
Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain a record of laboratory supply usage.
Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
Performs routine equipment maintenance.
Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Perform flow cytometry-based experiments, including cell preparation, cell sorting and molecular analysis of sorted subsets.
Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings.
Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.
Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
Provides insights and expertise and recommends new strategies and approaches.
Recognize and initiate the investigation into problems with clinical laboratory procedures and equipment.

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Salary Range

$70,000—$80,000 USD

Grants Management Specialist

(ID: 2026-3108)

Axle is seeking a Grants Management Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the 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)

Position Information:

To independently provide grants management and administrative support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The position supports the full federal grants lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, financial monitoring, compliance, reporting, records management, and closeout activities.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of federal grants management or grants administration experience required
NIH grants management experience preferred
Three (3) or more years of finance, accounting, or grants financial management experience preferred

Field of Study

Business Administration
Finance
Accounting
Public Administration
Research Administration
Related field

Software

Microsoft Office products
eRA Commons
IMPAC II
Federal grants management and tracking systems

Skills

Strong knowledge of federal grants administration and the grants lifecycle
Experience with pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout activities
Proficiency with SF-424 applications, budget forms, modular budgets, and indirect cost calculations
Experience reviewing grant budgets and performing mathematical and consistency checks
Knowledge of NIH grants policies and federal grants requirements
Familiarity with human subjects, vertebrate animal, IRB, IACUC, audit, and institutional compliance requirements
Strong financial analysis and grants monitoring skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify administrative or compliance issues
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
Ability to prepare professional reports, summaries, correspondence, and tracking documents

Deliverables:

Work products and documents related to Funding Opportunity Announcement templates, administrative sections, publication tracking, and workflow coordination – Ad-Hoc
Application Intake Reports documenting administrative completeness of grant applications – Ad-Hoc
Budget Verification Worksheets and Cost Summaries related to grant application financial reviews – Ad-Hoc
Compliance Checklists documenting required assurances, registrations, approvals, and supporting documentation – Ad-Hoc
Applicant Risk Briefs summarizing institutional award history, audit information, and other due diligence documentation – Ad-Hoc
Just-In-Time Status Logs and summary memoranda – Ad-Hoc
Draft correspondence, internal routing memoranda, and grants management communications – Ad-Hoc
Draft Notice of Award packages and related supporting documentation – Ad-Hoc
Funding Summary and Obligation Worksheets – Ad-Hoc
Award Setup Checklists and administrative award files – Ad-Hoc
Financial Monitoring Reports and summaries of Federal Financial Report submissions – Monthly/Quarterly
Post-Award Compliance Summaries and Issue Logs – Ad-Hoc
Closeout Packages, checklists, and administrative closeout documentation – Ad-Hoc
Archived Award Record Packages maintained in accordance with applicable records requirements – Ad-Hoc
Weekly status reports summarizing active tasks, outstanding actions, risks, and priorities – Weekly
Performance, risk, and workload information for grants management review meetings – Monthly

Statement of Work Details:

Support the preparation and administrative review of Funding Opportunity Announcements and related documentation – 1
Maintain tracking information related to Funding Opportunity Announcement publication and review workflows – 2
Monitor receipt of grant applications through eRA Commons and other applicable systems – 3
Review grant applications for administrative completeness, required forms, attachments, and applicable submission requirements – 4
Prepare administrative completeness reports and identify missing or incomplete application materials – 5
Perform mathematical verification and consistency reviews of SF-424 applications, budget forms, and budget justifications
Review direct costs, indirect costs, modular budgets, and other grant-related financial information for accuracy and consistency
Prepare budget comparison worksheets, funding summaries, and preliminary cost analyses
Review applications for required assurances and documentation related to human subjects research, vertebrate animals, IRB approval, IACUC approval, and other applicable compliance requirements
Verify institutional registrations and administrative information, including applicable federal registration information
Compile applicant award history, audit information, and other due diligence documentation to support grants management review
Track Just-In-Time requests and review submitted materials for administrative completeness
Prepare Just-In-Time tracking reports and summary memoranda
Draft routine correspondence, internal memoranda, and administrative communications related to grants management activities
Maintain organized tracking logs and shared workflow documentation
Assemble draft Notice of Award documentation, including funding summaries, applicable terms, and administrative information
Prepare funding summary sheets, obligation worksheets, and award processing checklists
Enter and maintain award information in applicable NIH grants management and tracking systems
Establish and maintain electronic grantee files and administrative award documentation
Reconcile approved budgets against awarded amounts and identify discrepancies for review
Prepare recurring financial status summaries and monitoring reports
Track Federal Financial Report submissions and identify delinquent or incomplete reports
Review progress reports and other post-award submissions for administrative completeness
Review no-cost extension requests, prior approval requests, and related post-award actions for completeness and potential policy issues
Prepare issue logs, summaries, and draft recommendation memoranda for grants management review
Support administrative amendments and award modifications
Compile documentation required for grant closeout, including final financial reports, progress reports, and other required records
Prepare closeout checklists and administrative closeout memoranda
Maintain award records in accordance with NIH and federal records management requirements
Prepare electronic archive packages for completed awards
Ensure grants management documents are accurate, complete, professional, and appropriately version controlled
Identify and escalate issues that may affect award processing, financial management, compliance, or closeout
Prepare weekly status reports describing active activities, outstanding items, risks, and priorities
Participate in recurring meetings with grants management leadership and program stakeholders
Coordinate with internal staff and external stakeholders to support timely and accurate grants administration
Interpret applicable NIH grants policies and federal administrative requirements when reviewing grant documentation
Maintain organized records of grants management activities, decisions, supporting documentation, and follow-up actions

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Scientific ProgramAnalyst

(ID: 2026-3072)

Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) 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)

Position Overview:

This position requires a scientific background in order to provide sufficient scientific support in planning, coordination, evaluation, and communication support to the Division of Clinical Research (DCR) at NINDS. The position will also serve as a programmatic point of contact to support DCR program directors in facilitating completion of administrative checklists and documentation prior to release of awards. A Master’s degree is required.

Field of Study

Neuroscience

Software

Adobe Acrobat
PowerPoint
SharePoint
Excel
WebEx
Word

Skills

Writing
Reports
Agendas
Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms
Human Subjects Research Protection
Funding Opportunity Announcements
Workshop and conference planning
Research conduct and compliance
Portfolio analysis
Clinical research
Clinical Trials
Data analysis

Statement of Work Details

Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation, and execution of new project initiatives. — 1
Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools. — 2
Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials, and minutes. — 3
Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops, and special projects. — 4
Track action items and tasks; provide deadline reminders to staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information for grants, contracts, and other programs. — 5
Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution, and support of all project-related activities.
Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program.
Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators, program staff, and others on scientific and programmatic issues.
Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science, and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases.
Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.
Read, interpret, analyze, and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program, and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.
Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters, and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic context for use at presentations and meetings.
Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.
Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.
Organize existing slides/presentations/talking points into a functional database/library.
Design, develop, and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other computer applications.
Collect, read, interpret, analyze, and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.
Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background/supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts, and graphs for conferences, committee meetings, workshops, and group updates.
Attend meetings, training, and conferences in support of program initiatives.
Identify, assess, draft, edit, revise, and assemble necessary background materials.
Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff, and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
Represent the Program at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of the Program and collect information of value to the Program goals.
Draft, review, and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters, and reports.
Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests, and participants, registration, and meeting logistics.
Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.
Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.
Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics of annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and additional teleconferences, videoconferences, or electronic reviews to address key issues.
Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide, and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff, and other relevant individuals.
Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.
Ensure that all aspects of the programs are tracked and reported, key milestones and deliverables dates are known and adhered to, and that all individuals and partners involved are kept apprised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps.
Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from grantee progress reports to be used by Program staff and at grantee meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.
Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.
Lead efforts to improve database tools and other programs by coordinating and hosting meetings with database stakeholders.
Identify needs for and develop new formats and databases for reporting program management and budgetary data.
Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes, and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency.
Define problems; analyze alternatives; recommend solutions to complete problems affecting the conduct of research programs.
Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers, and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings.
Organize and maintain a repository of resources, including minutes, reports, spreadsheets, and web pages related to the program.
Obtain information and data; review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data, and charts.
Search scientific, program, and related information on the web and other means; perform literature and database searches.
Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the internet, background materials, and precedent references.
Prepare spreadsheets summarizing research efforts by grant mechanism and/or scientific topic.
Track project progress and provide regular reports.
Maintain and distribute scientific papers relevant to specific programmatic needs.
Assess alignment of policymakers’ interests with the mission, and work with staff to develop strategies/opportunities to educate/inform policymakers on relevant scientific, education, and outreach efforts.
Provide project planning and project management strategies to efficiently approach complex tasks.
Develop and improve procedures for leadership and program staff to implement tracking and reporting to gauge progress, identify gaps in the portfolio, and assemble data on areas of scientific interest.
Develop the framework for the department’s policies and programs designed to increase efficiency and economy of the department’s overall functions and operations.
Collect information on programs and grants to facilitate identification of scientific overlap and/or duplication, future scientific directions, workload distribution, etc.
Collaborate with staff to plan and carry out special studies and analyses of the research portfolios.
Develop, update, and maintain information databases (e.g., SharePoint sites); provide document retrieval support.
Establish and maintain data analytics tools for analysis.

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Salary Range

$110,000—$115,000 USD

Biologist

(ID: 2026-3225)

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 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 and Vector Research (LMVR), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).

Technical Requirements:

Responsible for biosafety measures at the Twinbrook 3 Insectary Facility (TW3-IF) to protect researchers and staff from exposure to insect bites and vector-borne infectious agents.
Responsible for the implementation of protocols and physical barriers to ensure the containment of mosquitoes at TW3-IF.
Oversee researchers conducting experiments with infectious agents and maintain containment of mosquitoes harboring human pathogens (viruses and parasites) in the high-security area of TW3IF.
Maintain and manipulate mosquitoes infected with human pathogens in the biosafety section of the insectary.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the maintenance and manipulation of genetically modified mosquitoes.
Develop SOPs for the morphological and molecular taxonomic identification of the various mosquito species reared in the insectary.
Conduct regular taxonomic identification of mosquitoes to prevent cross-contamination between different species reared at TW3-IF.
Assist with the experimental infection of mosquitoes with murine malaria parasites.
Oversee the biosafety component of mosquito colony maintenance.
Develop and implement SOPs for the production of various species and strains of Anopheline mosquitoes in a secure insectary.
Perform laboratory quality control, including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment upon government approval. Handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological waste and other tasks as required.
Write reports detailing findings, methods, and procedures—including any modifications employed—specimens and materials involved, and experimental results. Interpret, evaluate, and discuss results with the project officer as appropriate for subsequent studies.
Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for laboratory use.
Ensure sufficient quantities of selected species and strains of Anopheles mosquitoes are available each week for experimental purposes.
Perform a variety of complex procedures involving molecular biology techniques related to malaria parasites and the mosquitoes that transmit them. As these parasites are human pathogens, some procedures will require work in a BSL-2 environment.
Assist in preparing manuscripts for publication and perform literature searches for laboratory methodologies as needed.
Maintain accurate daily records of experiments and results in bound laboratory notebooks and electronic databases. Make minor modifications or adaptations to established methods, procedures, and techniques to solve workplace problems.
Assist post-baccalaureate students, postdoctoral fellows, and scientific visitors in the use of sophisticated laboratory equipment and specialized procedures and techniques.
Collaborate with investigators on experiments to develop genetically modified lines of Anopheline mosquitoes.
Develop and implement record-keeping systems to document the production of various mosquito lots.
Discuss data and consult with external investigators as requested by the Federal Task Leader.
Perform computer data analysis and use specialized software programs to prepare data for publication.
Calibrate and operate various laboratory instruments.

Specific Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.

Two (2) years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Master’s degree.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in biology or a related field.
Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment at a BSL2 level.
Demonstrates experience in the rearing and maintenance of colonies of genetically modified Anopheline mosquitoes.
Demonstrates technical experience in experiments designed to manipulate mosquito genetics.
Demonstrates experience in implementing standard operating procedures for biosafety and containment of an insectary facility.

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.

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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.

Salary Range

$90,000—$100,000 USD