Registered Nurse

(ID: 2024-6368)

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) located 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; administer and document medications per doctor’s orders; assess, record and report patient reactions to drugs; report study adverse reactions – Ad-Hoc
  • Clean Equipment – 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; coordinate evacuations; coordinate 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. – Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

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

  • Perform testing procedures on night shift as required per protocol or schedules

  • Insert and maintain peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines as needed. 3 

  • Performs assessments and collects medical histories and physicals. 
  • Assess participant’s physiologic condition upon admission and monitor throughout visit and upon discharge. 
  • Assess patient through follow-up by phone, written correspondence or email. 
  • After training in protection of human subject’s research issues and approval of Principal Investigator (PI), obtain informed consent. 
  • Provide daily shift report. 
  • Enter clinical and research data into medical records, case report forms and/or computer systems. 
  • Assist physicians during examinations and procedures. 
  • 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. 
  • Administer and document medications per doctor’s orders 
  • Assess, record and report patient reactions to drugs, report study drug adverse reactions to staff. 
  • Provide cardiac monitoring if indicated. 
  • Teaches patients and families about conditions, treatments and medications. 
  • Provide participant education regarding the research program or testing procedure and instruct participants on computerized testing. 
  • Perform appropriate action plan in response to emergency situations and/or illness of participants, including direct admissions for participants. 
  • Collaborates with physician to plan, evaluate, coordinate and revise program to deliver the most efficient health care service. 
  • Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the research efforts. 
  • Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes. 
  • Implement Quality Control measures.
  • 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 training, perform specialized testing as per protocol. 
  • Distribute work assigned on the night shift and ensure completeness. 
  • Attend staff meetings and other appropriate clinical meetings as needed. 
  • After documented training in protection of human subject’s research issues and approval of Principal Investigator (PI), obtain informed consent. 
  • Participate in development and training programs, both internally and externally. 
  • Assists Nurse Practitioners evaluate and make recommendations to improve patient care and adhere to good clinical practices. 
  • Serve as Floor Team Coordinator (FTC) in the event of a fire and manage evacuations to ensure safety of participants, visitors and staff. 
  • Ensure the security of the premises and respond to security issues and breaches 
  • Serve as preceptor for new personnel. 
  • Participate in development and training programs as needed. 
  • Provide participant education. 
  • 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.

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

Minimum Education

Associate

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses:

  • Field of Study 
  • Nursing 

 

Field of Study:

  • Nursing

 

Software:

  • MS Office Suite 

 

Skills:
  • Strong Communications, both oral and written. 
  • Minimum of one (1) year of related experience

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

#IND

Recruitment and Outreach Specialist

(ID: 2024-5764)

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
Recruitment and Outreach Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the 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 contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives

Deliverables:

  • Work products and documents related to high school student Entry and Exit Interviews.
  • Weekly one-on-one meetings.
  • Development and delivery of high school student orientations, evaluations; and recruitment plans for high school students. – Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to managing, supporting, and enhancing training activities for IRP high school students.
  • Serve as training coordinator; improve training and education opportunities for high school students at the NIA. – Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to organizing and implementing the NIA IRP Shock Academy for Introduction to Laboratory Skills (SAILS), the OITE Workshops, Seminars, Counseling, and a curriculum of workshops for high school students. – Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to coordinating and implementing activities in coordination with the NIA IRP Training Director and NIA IRP Recruitment Specialist. – Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to reporting on plans, priorities, and progress to NIA IRP Training Director and NIA IRP Recruitment Specialist.
  • Written reports are required as well as responses to data calls.
  • Meetings and events are attended. – Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

  • Provide support for the NIA IRP Training Office; including trainee communication and event assistance. 1
  • Initiate outreach opportunities for trainees with organizations in Baltimore City and surrounding communities. 2 
  • Plan, design, and implement a career tracking program and evaluate the impact NIA training may have had in enhancing the careers of high school trainees. 3
  • Develop and coordinate a curriculum of workshops for high school trainees. 4  
  • Organize and implement the NIA IRP Shock Academy for Introduction to Laboratory Skills (SAILS) for high school students. 5 
  • Collaborate with the Deputy Scientific Director and the NIA IRP Recruitment Specialist on the development of recruitment and training and monitoring of all high school and post-baccalaureate trainees. 
  • Recruit student applicants to the SAILS program from local Baltimore City Schools as well as from students within a 40-mile radius of the Baltimore campus. 
  • Develop the selection process for student interns, establishing a selection committee composed of NIA IRP scientific staff and chaired by the NIA Training Director. 
  • Develop and deliver a four to five-hour orientation designed for NIA high school interns. Arrange regular individual meetings and check-ins with all high school students and facilitate peer and near-peer networking opportunities. 
  • Assess lab climate with careful attention to whether the environment is appropriate for high school trainees through site visits and exit interviews. 
  • Develop and implement regularly occurring scientific mentor training for all scientific staff supervising high school students and other NIA trainees. 
  • Coordinate and implement, in collaboration with the NIA Training Director and the NIA IRP Recruitment Specialist, the following activities: 

    – New high school student‘ Responsible Conduct of Research Training; Yearly ‘Refresher Responsible 

    – Conduct of Research Training for high school students; 

    – Conduct high school trainee onboarding and orientation meetings with the NIA IRP Recruitment Specialist.

    – Conduct exit interviews with all departing intramural research program high school trainees.

    – Enter and analyze all Exit Data and provide a yearly report.

    – Coordinate OITE Workshops, Seminars, and Counseling related to high school trainees.

    – Regularly update the NIA KIOSK Training Office Site with information relevant to high school trainees. 

  • Coordinates community outreach efforts and activities for the program. 
  • Develop and execute study recruitment plans and strategies, to include marketing, community outreach, health education, etc. for all clinical research studies and provide support for promotional special events such as open houses, outreach and community events, tours, etc. 
  • Coordinate the community outreach and social marketing platform and maintain a consistent message in the community regarding the program’s mission. 
  • Work with staff on planning and implementing the program to encourage participation by the public in clinical trials and in building public trust and make recommendations to Principal Investigators and researchers for media campaigns for research study protocols. 
  • Facilitate and interact with community organizations and advocacy groups on behalf of the research program. Works closely with management to coordinate the content of materials, advertisements, and marketing messages. Initiate and maintain databases of pending and approved materials, core community contacts, recruitment, and participation histories, and program performance measures. 
  • Coordinate relevant data, including facts, figures, statistics, and graphics for use in documents and presentations. Monitor and evaluate program metrics and management of program timelines.

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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, education, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience. 

 

Field of Study:

  • Biology  
  • General Education 

     

Software:

  • MS Office 

 

Skills:

  • Previous experience with teaching, training, counseling, or mentoring high school students. 
  • Experience working with outside vendors. 
  • Excellent 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

Executive Assistant

(ID: 2024-5959)

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 Executive Assistant to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) 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

This is a high level hybrid position that will directly support the Executive Officer (EO) and Deputy Executive Officer (DEO) of the Institute. This individual will perform a variety of duties consistent with a Management Analyst, Event Planner, Executive Assistant, Change Management Advocate, and workforce outreach. This individual will be interacting with a wide variety of Senior Leaders across NIH and will assist the EO and DEO in a wide variety of items supporting the IC and will need to frequently come on site to support these various efforts.

 

Deliverables:

 

Maintain Executive(s) Calendar 

Daily Answer Institute Phones – Daily 

Will work on-site when Executive(s) are on-site to provide support. – Ad-Hoc 

Update Various Distribution Lists for the Executive as needed. – Ad-Hoc 

Perform various customer service duties in support of the Institute. – Daily 

Generate, update, maintain, and tracking of various documents for the Executive. Examples include but are not limited to: documents, filing, advanced Excel use, Word Documents, Flyers, meeting minutes/summaries, etc.  

Daily Create and maintain tracking of items for the Executive and the IC as needed 

Daily Coordinate meetings or events for the IC. Examples of some of the scheduling include but are not limited to: -Ad-Hoc Attending meetings as needed with the Executive, and as needed running the presentation slides, documents, or other items for the meeting for the Executive. – Ad-Hoc 

Validate Parking for IC, answer phones, and greet guests 

Daily develops and maintains Excel documents utilizing advanced Excel knowledge and skills for the Executive which include analytics – Ad-Hoc

Reviews various items for consistency, accuracy, clarity, grammar, etc. for the Executive – Ad-Hoc 

Generates draft documents for the Executive to review and incorporates feedback into the documents. Some examples include (but not limited to): the Office of Administrative Management SharePoint intranet site and other SharePoint sites as needed. – Daily 

The Institute is fast-paced and the individual will need to be able to handle multiple priorities at the same time, change direction/priorities quickly, and alert the executive to items that require their immediate attention. – Daily 

Facilitate Change Management for the IC – Daily 

Facilitate events for the IC which may include scheduling travel, greeting guests, organizing events (from start to finish), facilitating WorkLife Committee meetings, etc. – Ad-Hoc 

Facilitate recruitment activities for the IC. This may include monitoring inboxes, drafting recruitment announcements for NIH Listservs, drafting recruitment announcements for publication. – Ad-Hoc 

Ensuring draft documents are 508 compliant for executive – Daily

 

Work Details:

 

  • Maintains executive(s) calendar and acts as the primary POC for executive(s) 1 
  • Attend routine staff and business meetings for awareness and to take notes for distribution. 2 
  • Mentor and coach staff, advising on overall performance and specific activities. 3
  • Observe operations and document standard practices and develop new standard operating procedures (SOP) and instructions. 4 
  • Facilitate business process improvement activities, including documenting as-is processes, gathering to-be requirements, and validating capture with staff. 5
  • Monitor trends and research by management associations and academic institutions and develop job aids, instruction, and other materials to support all of OAM Develop and deliver formal training.
  • Provides analysis and advisory services regarding management functions. 
  • Analyze information requirements to develop reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology. 
  • Prepare business process reviews, studies, and reports on efficiency.  
  • Assist in researching and preparing program and operational strategies and implementation plans. 
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of all facets of operations, document areas for improvement, research improvement methodologies, and recommend courses of action. 
  • Prepares a variety of management and administrative studies to analyze and evaluate internal procedures, policies, processes, and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency. 
  • Analyze and evaluate proposed changes in operating procedures and draft standard operating procedures.
  • Conduct studies and assessments and report findings with recommendations 
  • Develop procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative controls and systems. Document findings of studies and prepare recommendations for the implementation of new systems, procedures, and organizational changes. 
  • Analyze the data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding. 
  • Review policy, regulatory, and legal requirements for operation document gaps and propose corrective actions.
  • Reviews and comments on new or proposed changes to existing policies, procedures, or systems. 
  • Conduct assessments of standard operating procedures (SOP) and prepare recommendations for improvement. 
  • Evaluate operations against standard operating procedures (SOP) and document gaps or inconsistencies in performance.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for planning meetings, events, and campaigns and submit changes for approval and update as necessary Create SOPS for use in individual positions as needed. 
  • Develop methodologies to implement effective change management related to updates or changes to SOPs Asses prior year event plans, budgets, and results to identify trends and report results to management.
  • Evaluate feedback from meetings, conferences, and events and recommend changes and improvements to future events Research new trends and industry best practices in event management and recommend changes or improvements to SOPs, event schedules, etc. 
  • Assist with Change Management within the IC. 
  • Prepares reports in the areas of budget, procurement, HR, travel, etc. 
  • Review administrative audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes. 
  • Review staffing data for gaps in knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to conduct operations. 
  • Review operational and program plans to identify necessary resources and propose actions to address gaps.
  • Prepare detailed reports based on research and findings and present at meetings and briefings. 
  • Assist with the resolution of Undelivered Orders (UDOs) Make travel arrangements including preparing itineraries, making transportation and hotel reservations.
  • Prepare travel orders and expense vouchers using the NBS Travel Management System and maintain electronic files on all travel.
  • Prepare invitational travel authorizations and other travel and maintain a file on travel authorizations and vouchers. 
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for sponsored participants.
  • Assist with the preparation submission, and tracking of foreign participating visa applications monitor NIMHDJOBs inboxes, and triages emails in accordance with internal practices. 
  • Review policy and regulations that govern the activities performed in the program. 
  • Research and review institutional policies applicable to operations. 
  • Review business, operations, and program plans for consistency and compliance with institutional and governmental policies. 
  • Draft policy statements and present them to upper management as requested. 
  • Draft policy documentation for review by upper management. 
  • Prepares reports and presentations for meetings.
  • Assist staff prepare briefing and presentation materials for presentation at meetings. 
  • Capture meeting minutes and prepare final documentation for distribution to participants. 
  • Draft reports for review and discussion at working groups and meetings. 
  • Present information and status updates on projects and studies ongoing within the organization. 
  • Assist staff in setting up for events and completing administrative reviews.
  • Coordinate meeting planning and campaign development along with related internal communication elements with requestors and ensure completeness and accuracy of materials before distribution to participants. 
  • Plan and coordinate logistics (location, facility, participant lodging, equipment requirements, etc) for major and large-scale meetings, conferences teleconferences, workshops, and other similar events under provided requirements, budgets, and schedules. 
  • Plan and coordinate all aspects of participation including preparing and delivering forms, applications, and presentations, and reserving lodging and transfer.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections, review cost assessments, and provide summaries and reports to requesters for final decision-making and funding. 
  • Track all meeting costs from start to completion in the event database, reconcile with budgets, and provide standardized reporting to requesters, financial and contracting personnel, and management.
  • Prepare authorizations for professional services performed by non-government travelers and for payment after services have been rendered and submit for payment and approval by government officials. 
  • Ensure purchased requests related to the event are detailed, routed, and authorized according to current policies and procedures and produced according to required timeframes. 
  • Prepare detailed and summary reports and logs of all tasks following meetings to government officials to track event compliance requirements, throughout the planning, execution, and after-action for each event.
  • Schedule meeting planning and coordination, site inspection, budget reviews, etc. activities and maintain calendars for appointments and schedules.
  • Serve as a point of contact for customers, vendors, and partners concerning meeting specifications, requirements, preferences, registration, confirmations, cancellations, schedules, and cost summaries.
  • Prepare project plans for each meeting, conference, or event, including schedules, communication and promotion requirements, participants, supporting resources, and all associated tasks. 
  • Assist with writing, designing, and printing, packets, and other meeting presentations. 
  • Format text, check for errors, verify 508 compliance assist Executive with facilitating meetings. This may involve taking attendance, monitoring chat, running presentation slides, etc. compiling handouts, and disseminating promotional materials (e.g., flyers, emails, posters), invitations, tent cards, and name badges Coordinate RSVPs and the staff welcome booth or table.
  • Attend all planned events to provide troubleshooting and routing support, including coordinating spot maintenance and technical support.
  • Collaborate with staff on meetings to include registration information, agendas, handouts, room assignments, and audio-visual needs Manage name tags, signage, graphics, and proceedings production coordination.
  • Researches and suggests developing areas of management policy. 
  • Conduct formal evaluations for operations and performance and prepare reports and dashboards. 
  • Assess organization and design performance measurement and evaluation tools and tactics to document and track performance over time. 
  • Measure operational and program performance against government performance requirements develop reports and present findings to upper management. 
  • Documents performance shortfalls and recommends corrective actions. 
  • Assists operational and program staff in identifying, capturing, and evaluating unique performance criteria. 
  • Performs in-depth analysis and statistical comparison of organizational data and information using available software and applications, such as SPSS, R, etc. 
  • Conducts statistical analysis of financial, performance, and workforce data with assistance from data analysts, writes queries and packages to conduct deep analysis of business data, and prepares advanced reports and technical findings documentation. 
  • Use a variety of database and data repository software and applications available to search, retrieve, and export business and performance data. 
  • Conduct an in-depth comparative analysis of organizations against federal agencies and similar industry organizations to baseline performance and efficiency. 
  • Use a variety of artificial intelligence tools and assist to design and perform machine learning and deep analytic functions. 
  • Assist financial managers prepare annual appropriated budget requests. 
  • Write narrative justifications for annual budget requests based on financial manager inputs and requirements. 
  • Research and recommend actions and inclusions to ensure compliance with annual budget request regulations and laws. 
  • Assist program managers prepare annual budgets based on historical and estimated future spending. 
  • Conduct workforce studies and provide in-depth analysis and reporting. 
  • Perform job task analysis documenting inventory of billets, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the workforce and analyzing gaps. 
  • Draft recruitment announcements for distribution or publication.
  • Mentor and train junior management analysts. 
  • Coordinate with other senior management analysts to review and standardize practices and procedures to ensure consistency of quality and outcomes. 
  • Develop and conduct routine workshops for operational and program staff on management best practices and tactics. 

 

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:

  • Change Management – NIH Experience Preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma 
  • Masters in Administration – Certified 

     

Field of Study:

  • Business Management and Administration 
  • General Business 
  • Hospitality Management 
  • Human Resources and Personnel Management 
  • Miscellaneous Business Medical Administration Finance 
  • International Business 
  • Marketing and Marketing Research 

     

Software:

  • SharePoint 
  • MS Office 
  • Concur 
  • WebEx 
  • ITAS 
  • MS PowerPoint 
  • MS Teams 
  • Concur Government Edition (CGE) Travel System 
  • Integrated Time and Attendance System (ITAS) 
  • Various Communication platforms (Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc.) 

 

Skills:

  • Social Media
  • Knowledge of the Federal Travel Regulation 
  • Project Management, Website Content Management 
  • Meeting Minutes/Summary Reports 
  • Executive Level Support 
  • Meeting Coordination 
  • Outreach Activities 
  • Travel Planning 
  • Data Analysis 
  • Calendaring 
  • Scheduling 
  • Event Planning 
  • Answer IC phones 
  • MS PowerPoint Presentation (Creation, updating, running, etc.) in support of the executive 
  • Managing an Executive Calendar 
  • Parking Validation 
  • Updating/maintaining Distribution Lists for the Institute 
  • Tracking various items for the Executive 
  • Preparing items for Executive review 
  • Advanced Excel Use 
  • Provide on-site support to the Executive and act as Receptionist 
  • Scheduling 
  • Contacting various individuals to coordinate/schedule meetings for the Institute and/or Executive(s) 
  • New skills may be required to be learned. The individual will need to evaluate the environment and self-identify these skills and be willing to reach out to others for knowledge of this skill and/or do independent research/learning of the skill. 
  • Ability to learn, keep up with, and research various policies, procedures 
  • Knowledge of the Federal Travel Regulations 
  • Website Content Management 
  • Advanced Organizational and Filing Skills 
  • Maintain Phone Tree and Voicemail System 
  • Project Management 
  • Meeting Coordinator and/or meeting facilitator 
  • Participating in Committees 
  • Following up on action items for executive(s) 
  • Attending meetings, as needed, with the executive to provide support 
  • Travel Planning 
  • Customer Service/Support 
  • Hospitality 
  • Event Coordination/Management

 

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

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

(ID: 2023-4300)

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 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 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)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

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

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Work products and documents related to obtaining and documenting in the medical record history and physicals for individuals enrolled in NICHD protocols; facilitate medical and research aspects of clinical protocols. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to planning patient care including, admissions, protocol tests and procedures. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to completing and maintaining accurate case report forms; collaborating with NICHD investigators and staff on the preparation of manuscripts and other scientific documents related to NICHD clinical investigations. – Ad-Hoc
  • Participates in daily rounds in-patient care and collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team regarding patient management. – Ad-Hoc
  • Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in collaboration with the Medical Senior Staff of NICHD. – Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

 

  • Prescribes and recommends drugs or other forms of treatment under the direction of a physician.
  • Monitor patients for toxicities of treatment and other possible adverse reactions to drugs or procedures that may require emergency treatment or revision of the prescribed regimen.
  • Provide documentation and monitoring and grading of side effects related to a variety of study interventions including drugs and psychological behaviors.
  • Monitor drug compliance by subjects throughout the life of the protocol and document missed doses of medication.
  • Monitor, manage and report irregularities of medical care of participants while admitted to the clinic or medical facility.
  • Initiate and coordinate visits, drug orders, laboratory procedures, consultations, and treatments for patients based on clinical needs or protocol requirements. NPs have admitting privileges and do not need to be under the direction of a physician. 2
  • Correction to title of this section: Prescribes and recommends drugs or other forms of treatment in collaboration with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Order and adjust trial medication as per protocol and within the guidelines of the Clinical Center policies.
  • Obtains medical histories.
  • Take histories and perform physical examinations or perform daily progress evaluations for inpatients or follow-up visits for outpatients and document appropriately. 3
  • Review patient’s charts to collect relevant clinical data and analyze trends in patient responses collected through structured and semi-structured interviews with patients and patients’ families.
  • Perform intake and preliminary evaluation of potential subjects through e-Interviewing, review of medical records, completion of safety screening, consultation with treating professionals, and with medical staff.
  • Communicate with patients’ home physicians and family care institutions for the release of medical records, imaging studies and pathology slides.
  • Assists with Protocol related submissions to the IRB regarding reporting such as Adverse Events Reporting, protocol deviations, unanticipated problems, etc.
  • Screen subjects and patients and interview subjects to obtain social and medical history and medication history.
  • Performs physical exams.
  • Perform comprehensive medical histories research, and document findings per institutional and protocol standards.
  • Perform clinical data recording and medical chart entries manually and electronically within standard applications and software programs using the appropriate format and following institutional and protocol standards.
  • Assess the patient’s general health status through observation and appropriate screening procedures and document results and findings.
  • Perform physical examinations of patients with complex and difficult multi-system diseases, enter results into patient charts and address any concerns that arise from research participants following completion of examination.
  • Assesses and tracks illnesses of patients and supports overall diagnosis and clinical research.
  • Participate in clinical conferences, and support in-depth documentation through written progress notes, summaries and clinical research forms.
  • Provide medical evaluation and longitudinal follow-up of participants enrolled in clinical trials and plan, evaluate and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and protocol.
  • Collaborate with staff on the evaluation, treatment and monitoring of research subjects in inpatient and outpatient settings and ensure patient and families’ ongoing understanding of the clinical and research processes. 1
  • Assess patient care needs such as acute and non-acute clinical problems and toxicities.
  • Participate in patient rounds and protocol meetings and provide comprehensive patient management support.
  • Participate in research group meetings and in the decision making process regarding patient inclusion in the studies, diagnoses and patient and family management throughout.
  • Orders laboratory tests and interprets results for research or medical staff and patients.
  • Maintain individual patient schedules throughout the visit as liaison with nursing and other evaluating staff.
  • Provide education to patients and their caregivers on diagnostic procedures and treatment plans.
  • Interpret data and determine normal and abnormal findings that merit immediate clinical action.
  • Provide comprehensive documentation of procedures conducted, tests administered, results and findings and present to researchers and medical staff.
  • Correction to title of this section: Orders laboratory tests and interprets results for research or clinical care of the patient.
  • Order and interpret data obtained from diagnostic tests and laboratory studies in collaboration with medical team
  • Ensures proper illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
  • Provide clinical coverage of clinical and research procedures and promote the safety of patients over time. 4
  • Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care and research needs.
  • Provide verbal and written responses to patient and family inquiries and patient and family counseling and health education.
  • Develop written protocols for management of illnesses and injuries in conjunction with the consulting or referring physician and provide comprehensive care planning for patients.
  • Diagnose and manage common acute or stable chronic health problems, injuries, and illnesses making assessments of acute and non-acute clinical problems and toxicities.
  • Provide health care maintenance, diagnostic and therapeutic services, education and counseling. 5

 

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

Minimum Education

 

Additional Qualifications:

 

Certifications & Licenses
  • Master’s degree in Nursing
  • Requires eligibility for Maryland NP license and certified by a NP Accrediting organization (eg. ANCC, NCBPN/N)
Field of Study
  • Nursing
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services
Software
  • Electronic Medical Records
Skills
  • Excellent clinical skills and ability to interact with both guardians and patients
  • Scope of practice that includes pediatric patients
  • Experience with Clinical Research is desirable
  • Eligible to be credentialed as a Nurse Practitioner at the NIH Clinical Center
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

 

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

Clinical Research Protocol Navigator

(ID: 2024-5078)

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 Clinical Research Protocol Navigator to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) 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 primary role for this Protocol Navigator (PN) position is to provide clinical research regulatory support through the NINDS Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) for the NINDS Intramural Research Program, including specific groups as assigned. This role is centered around clinical research protocol and informed consent document development and requires expert writing skills. This role also includes IRB submissions, regulatory document management, amongst other regulatory study tasks.

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Work products and documents related to protocol writing and editing; prepare amendments and all necessary forms; develop clinical research and clinical trial protocols, informed consent documents and other regulatory or study-related documents with special attention to the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documents as well as proper format, spelling, and grammar (in conjunction with the PI and other relevant experts). – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to developing clinical documents; review and ensure that protocols and consents meet regulatory requirements and are written in a guideline compatible format. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to collaborating with staff on safety, regulatory and monitoring entities; coordinate with staff to integrate and ensure consistency of new/revised documents. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to managing, tracking and coordinating regulatory activities for the study protocols, under the guidance of the PIs, from conception/development, through the protocol lifecycle, to study closure. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to maintaining all regulatory trial documentation including maintaining a complete and up-to-date Regulatory Binder for each trial; work with staff on the coordination and scheduling of monitoring and auditing visits by various regulatory bodies. – Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to the organization of regulatory protocol meetings and/or reports; interact closely with the clinical research team and other branch/section staff involved in protocol management; guide the protocol navigation process. – Daily

 

Work Details:

 

  • Develop and review completed new and amended clinical research protocols and related documentation throughout the lifecycle of the study, with special attention to the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documents. 1
  • Develop new and review completed clinical research informed consent and other ethics and regulatory related documentation. 2
  • Prepare new and review completed study reports and status updates, including amendments, audits and other administrative documentation. 3
  • Develop new and review completed IND and IDE safety, clinical study reports and other regulatory correspondences, including initial submissions, information requests, amendments, and annual reports. 4
  • Maintain all regulatory trial documentation including maintaining a complete and up-to-date Regulatory Binder for each trial, documentation of investigator qualifications, trial logs and safety reports. 5
  • Assists researchers with protocol development, assembly and review of clinical trial documents.
  • Assist researchers develop, prepare internal research proposals, abstract submissions, poster presentations and manuscript drafts.
  • Assist researchers develop protocol documentation including schemas, patient calendars and teaching aids.
  • Assist researchers develop clinical research informed consent and other ethics and regulatory related documentation.
  • Assist researchers prepare study reports and status updates, including amendments, audits and other administrative documentation.
  • Assists researchers to develop initial and amended clinical research protocols and related documentation throughout the lifecycle of the study, with special attention to the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documents.
  • Assists researchers develop and maintain trial related documents and operational procedures.
  • Assist researchers collect, organize and maintain all study documentation to include investigator qualifications, trial logs, and safety reports.
  • Assist researchers maintain accurate records of all protocols and study applications, safety reports, annual reports and correspondence.
  • Assist researchers write and edit study protocols, and prepare amendments, reviews, reports, and other necessary forms.
  • Assist researchers prepare and submit study safety reports and other regulatory correspondences, including initial submissions, information requests, amendments, and annual reports.
  • Assist researchers track and review adverse event files and report events in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies.
  • Maintains study databases and conducts basic analysis.
  • Assist researchers track study requests and protocol approvals, maintaining a record of all submissions and status of approvals.
  • Assist researchers prepare, review and submit clinical data to monitoring agencies.
  • Assists researchers collect, distribute and file regulatory documents.
  • Assist researchers review and submit protocol actions for clearance within the NIH Protocol Tracking and Management System.
  • Organize quality assurance activities with pertinent regulatory bodies such as FDA, NIH, pharmaceuticals and others.
  • Assist researchers prepare and communicate with IRB and NIH Clinical Center for protocol approval.
  • Assist researchers prepare submissions to regulatory bodies in support of clinical trials.
  • Provides technical support to researchers and the clinic.
  • Work with the NINDS Clinical Trials Unit CTU and NINDS staff on the development and preparation of standard operating procedures SOPs pertaining to protocol navigation and regulatory writing for the NINDS Intramural Research Program
  • Prepare draft documents for senior staff review
  • Coordinate with other offices eg, Office of Human Subjects Research Protections, Office of Regulatory Support and Compliance, NINDS and NIH offices involved in communication to integrate and ensure consistency of new revised documents with policies
  • Collaborate with NIH clinical research scientists, Principal Investigators, Research Coordinators, Protocol Navigators, NINDS Sponsor representatives, CTU staff, and safety, regulatory, and monitoring entities
  • Attend in-person meetings located at the NIH campus in Bethesda or virtual meetings, including weekly CTU staff meetings, protocol development meetings, research coordinator forum meetings, as well as regular research team meetings
  • Develops and assembles clinical trial documents.
  • Develop protocol documentation including schemas, patient calendars and teaching aids.
  • Prepare study reports and status updates, including amendments, audits and other administrative documentation.
  • Prepare IND and IDE safety, clinical study reports and other regulatory correspondences, including initial submissions, information requests, amendments, and annual reports.
  • Develop clinical research informed consent and other ethics and regulatory related documentation description
  • Develops and maintains trial related documents and operational procedures.
  • Collect, organize and maintain all study documentation to include investigator qualifications, trial logs, and safety reports.
  • Maintain accurate records of all protocols and study applications, safety reports, annual reports and correspondence.
  • Write and edit study protocols, and amendments, reviews, reports, and other necessary forms.
  • Prepare and support submission of study safety reports and other regulatory correspondences, including initial submissions, information requests, amendments, and annual reports.
  • Track and review adverse event files and prepare reports in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies.
  • Collects and distributes regulatory documents.
  • Review and submit protocol actions for clearance within the NIH Protocol Tracking and Management System.
  • Organize quality assurance activities with pertinent regulatory bodies such as audits by FDA, NIH, pharmaceuticals and others.
  • Prepare researcher communication with IRB and NIH Clinical Center for protocol approval.
  • Prepare submission documentation for regulatory bodies in support of clinical trials.
  • Manage, track and coordinate regulatory activities for all assigned protocols, from conception and development, through the protocol lifecycle, to study closure.
  • Develops, assembles and reviews clinical trial documents.
  • Develop new and review completed internal research proposals, abstract submissions, poster presentations and manuscript drafts.
  • Collects, distributes and files regulatory documents.
  • Develop and submit protocol actions for clearance within the NIH Protocol Tracking and Management System.
  • Conduct quality assurance activities in preparation for regulatory audits by FDA, NIH, pharmaceuticals and others.
  • Communicate with IRB and NIH Clinical Center for protocol approval.
  • Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory bodies in support of clinical trials.
  • Manage, track and report regulatory activities for all assigned protocols, from conception and development, through the protocol lifecycle, to study closure.
  • Reviews and recommends changes to clinical trial documents.
  • Review completed protocol documentation including schemas, patient calendars and teaching aids and recommend changes.
  • Review completed clinical research informed consent and other ethics and regulatory related documentation and recommend changes.
  • Review completed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the clinical study and recommend changes.
  • Review completed study reports and status updates, including amendments, audits and other administrative documentation and recommend changes.
  • Review completed IND and IDE safety, clinical study reports and other regulatory correspondences, including initial submissions, information requests, amendments, and annual reports and recommend changes.
  • Reviews clinical research protocols and related documentation throughout the developmental process, and prior to submission for accuracy, consistency, and completeness and recommends changes as needed.
  • Reviews and maintains trial related documents and operational procedures.
  • Maintain all study documentation to include investigator qualifications, trial logs, and safety reports and review for accuracy and completeness.
  • Review records of all protocols and study applications, safety reports, annual reports and correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
  • Review study protocols, and amendments, reviews, reports, and other necessary forms for accuracy and completeness.
  • Review for accuracy and submit study safety reports and other regulatory correspondences, including initial submissions, information requests, amendments, and annual reports.
  • Review for accuracy and completeness adverse event files and prepare reports in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies.
  • Maintain all regulatory trial documentation including maintaining a complete and up-to-date Regulatory Binder for each trial, documentation of investigator qualifications, trial logs and safety reports and review for accuracy and completeness.
  • Collects, distributes and submits regulatory documents.
  • Develop and submit protocol actions for clearance within the NIH Protocol Tracking and Management System.
  • Conduct quality assurance activities in preparation for regulatory audits by FDA, NIH, pharmaceuticals and others.
  • Communicate with IRB and NIH Clinical Center for protocol approval.
  • Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory bodies in support of clinical trials.
  • Manage, track and report regulatory activities for all assigned protocols, from conception and development, through the protocol lifecycle, to study closure.
  • Work with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to keep abreast of new guidance related to protocol and informed consent submissions for both initial reviews and amendments,
  • Develops training plans and trains staff on the proper techniques for protocol submission.
  • Maintain documentation of clinical research training of staff.
  • Meet with investigators and advise them of the documentation and approvals they will need to initiate a clinical study based on the type, location and complexity of the proposal.
  • Educate research staff regarding relevant aspects of regulatory process including requirements of protocol development, conduct of research trials, regulatory change, IRB and FDA submission requirements, radiation safety requirements, ethics clearances, and technology transfer.
  • Organize regulatory protocol meetings and/or reports, as well as attend other research team staff meetings; interact closely with the research clinical team and other staff involved in protocol management; guide the protocol navigation process.

 

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
  • Association of Clinical Research Professionals Certified Professional (ACRP-CP)
  • Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
  • Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
  • Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA)
Field of Study
  • Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions
  • Nursing
  • Biology
  • Multi-Disciplinary or General Science
  • Health and Medical Preparatory Programs
  • General Medical and Health Services
  • Neuroscience
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services
  • Cognitive Science and Biopsychology
  • Miscellaneous Biology
Software
  • Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)
  • Electronic Medical Records System
  • Electronic Data Capture System
Skills
  • Liaising with regulatory authorities
  • Training clinical trial site staff
  • Previous clinical trial work
  • Phase I or II experience
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Protocol development
  • Protocol navigation
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Clinical Research
  • IRB submissions
  • Clinical Trials
  • On-site visits
  • Data Integrity
  • Research
  • ICH/GCP
  • Strong writing skills with experience writing clinical research 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

Laboratory Technician

(ID: 2024-5180)

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 Laboratory Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) 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

Laboratory Technician for NIH/NINDS/Viral Immunology and Intravital Imaging Section (VIIIS) to perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, especially managing mice colonies.

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Work products and documents related to performing laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling mice and infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and bright field microscopy. – Daily
  • Clean Equipment – Weekly
  • Work products and documents related to performing digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots – Weekly
  • Work products and documents related to working with staff on the maintenance of transgenic mouse colony, cell lines, logs and database. – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to inventory supplies and equipment; prepare purchase requests. – Weekly

 

Work Details:

 

  • Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy 1
  • Work with staff on the maintenance and screening of transgenic mouse colony 2
  • Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines 3
  • Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
  • Perform digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNARNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots
  • Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases as well as prepare inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations, and prepare purchase requests
  • Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
  • Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
  • Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.
  • Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
  • Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
  • Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
  • Performs sample management and storage.
  • Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
  • Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
  • Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
  • Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
  • Convey and discuss research results with team lab members.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
  • 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.
  • Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
  • 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.
  • Work with staff to maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
  • Ensure that reagents are made correctly and that expired reagents or defective products are replaced to ensure validity of results.
  • Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
  • Performs routine equipment maintenance.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
  • Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
  • Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
  • Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
  • Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
  • Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.
  • Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
  • Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date.

 

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
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
  • Our Field of Study is Neuroimmunology
 
Field of Study
  • Neuroscience
 
Software
  • NIH POTS
  • Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
 
Skills
  • Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy
  • Maintain laboratory cell lines
  • Maintain and screen transgenic mouse colony

 

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

Biologist

(ID: 2024-6362)

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 Biologist 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)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

The purpose of this position is to support research inside our laboratory including handling and training rhesus macaque monkeys, giving injections, cleaning up following aseptic surgery, organizing routine maintenance, preparing and carrying out MRI, CT scans on anesthetized monkeys, and actively participating in meetings.

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Clean Equipment – Daily
  • Inspect Equipment – Weekly
  • Meet with lab members to present updates – Weekly

 

Work Details:

 

  • Coordinate all animal procedures, including PET scans, and MRIs. 1 

  • Operate and maintain sophisticated and innovative equipment to perform tests, analyses and other laboratory procedures. 2 

  • Train incoming laboratory members in procedures as appropriate. 3
  • Conducts/provides behavioral testing on non-human primates. 
  • Work with staff on the design of behavioral testing procedures for documenting the effects of a wide range of experimental manipulations. 
  • Conducts MRI structural scans. 
  • Handles and trains non-human primates. 
  • Teach the animal to respond to a variety of different visual stimuli using operant conditioning. 
  • Provides safe transportation of non-human primates. 
  • Act as liaison with other staff to ensure proper transfer of animals from housing facility to imaging equipment. 
  • Performs historical processing of non-human primate tissue. 
  • Prepares/sterilizes surgical equipment and instruments. 
  • Maintain laboratory areas, animal surgical areas and animal holding areas; maintain clean laboratory environment. 
  • Provides input into research protocol and performs surgical procedures on animals involved in research protocols. 
  • Coordinate and assist in all animal procedures and surgeries. 
  • Collects, maintains, and organizes MRI imaging data. 
  • Schedule and maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities, daily records of experiments and results, including research documentation. 
  • Performs health surveillance and assessment of non-human primates. 
  • Monitor and maintain physiological status of animal during imaging experiments. 
  • Provides training of new staff on the proper handling and testing of non-human primates. 

 

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

Minimum Education

 

Additional Qualifications:

 

Certifications & Licenses:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field 
  • A minimum of 3 years experience

 

Field of Study: 

  • Biology 
  • Miscellaneous Biology
  • Zoology 

 

Software:

  • Proficient with MRI and CT scanning technology
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience 

 

Skills:

  • Previous experience handling and training non-human primates.
  • Prior experience with aseptic surgery.
  • Experience giving monkeys injections.

 

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

Clinical Project Manager

(ID: 2024-5323)

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

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overview
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Clinical Project Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID), Office of Clinical Research Affairs (OCRA).

Technical Requirements:

  • Provide quality management support for Division clinical research activities.
  • Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and oversite of a clinical quality management system in NIAID – inclusive of document management, issue management, CAPA development, and quality assurance (QA) activities.
  • Advance the writing of documents as part of the quality management system (SOPs, policies, audit reports, etc.), by both actively leading the development of documents and facilitating working groups to collaborate and write documents.
  • Support the development and implementation of the Division’s electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).
  • Stay current with changes to current industry standards and applicable regulations for quality in clinical research.
  • Lead the oversight and management of quality assurance including investigator site audits, internal audits, and clinical vendors/CROs audits with guidance from management. This includes the development and/or review of tools including audit agendas, audit plans, audit reports, and CAPA’s for internal & external audits.
  • Participate in preparations for regulatory inspections, which may include reviewing inspection readiness plans, mock inspections, and risk-based management of program inspection quality events.
  • Assist in resolving compliance issues at clinical sites, clinical vendors, and contracted research facilities; and provide assessment of the impact of any deficiencies.
  • Review, track and/or trend routine quality data.
  • Report adverse trends to management with proposed remediation plan.
  • Coordinate the development of various QA related metric reports.
  • Work with other groups in DMID that are funding, overseeing, and implementing clinical research to understand how clinical research is supported by DMID.
  • Based on understanding of Division Operations, look for ways to standardize processes in order to improve quality and/or facilitate efficiency.

Specific Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical research or a related field.
  • Experience in establishing and managing quality management systems for clinical research for IND sponsors (e.g. in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, or government sponsors).
  • Working knowledge of the quality management cycle and corrective Action/Prevention Action (CAPA) processes.
  • Experience with US and international Good Clinical Practice (GCP), guidance documents, and industry best practice in all areas of a GxP environment.
  • Knowledge of electronic clinical quality management systems such as Master Control is preferred.
  • Experience in regulatory inspections from the US FDA or similar government regulatory authorities is preferred.
  • Experience conducting or overseeing audits is preferred.
  • Experience working at a clinical research site is preferred.
  • Experience in the NIH or other government agency is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written; and across functions internally and external.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and deliver tasks & projects according to pre-defined deliverables.
  • Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with multiple departments and external entities (e.g., Investigator sites, clinical Vendors/CROs) in order to effectively solve problems.
  • Excellent multi-tasking, analytical, organizational and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, identify root cause and systematically resolve problems.
  • Ability to produce high-quality work on complex problems with cross-functional involvement.
  • Proficient in Window based software to include Excel, Word.
 

 

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

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

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

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Scientist

(ID: 2024-6369)

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
Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Bethesda, NIHBC.

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

Support research in Alzheimer’s and related dementias. This includes sample isolation, cell culture work, new protocol development, data analysis, writing.

Deliverables:

Develop new protocols, complete experiments help analyze data – Monthly

Meet with lab members to present updates – Bi-Weekly

Work Details:

Provide scientific and technical expertise to all visiting fellows, post-docs, and technicians. 1

Train staff on the proper usage of equipment.

Train staff in a wide variety of techniques used in the laboratory. 3 

Search existing literature for new and/or relevant techniques. 4 

Assist the lab staff in the creation and preparation of a variety of documents required by the lab’s scientific activities. 5 

Mentors junior level scientists. 

Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current SOP. 

Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries. 

Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles. 

Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health. 

Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques. 

Work with staff on the interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists. 

Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a high priority for the laboratory with special emphasis in the development of novel research treatments. 

Work with postdoc/biological scientists to perform statistical analysis for research projects. 

Work with staff on assay design and method development using an array or experimentation. 

Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use. 

Train staff on the proper usage of laboratory instruments and equipment. 

Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instruments and equipment in the laboratory. 

Operate, troubleshoot and train others to use laboratory equipment and software. 

Provide advice and assistance to users in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication. 

Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies. 

Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g. reagents, stocks of frozen sells, animal samples) including acquisition, documentation and storage. 

Participate in the laboratory’s review of future proposals for resource allocations. 

Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts. – Write technical reports and prepare manuscripts. 

Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data. 

Conduct bioinformatics data analyses and statistical analyses; prepare data for abstracts and manuscripts. 

Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments. 

Coordinates with junior staff to modify research protocols. 

Work with staff to confirm assay results and evaluate new techniques and instruments; search literature; propose, design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets; confirm assay results; develop secondary assays. 

Work with Principal Investigators in scheduling and prioritizing instrument usage. 

Coordinate with IT staff on all software issues specific to the chemistry group and on all computer problems. 

Suggest alternative or complementary approaches to experiments. 

Presents research at national scientific meetings and symposia. 

Prepare oral presentations and posters for internal and external groups/conferences. 

Co-author manuscripts on research projects; publish in peer-reviewed journals. 

Write papers and abstracts detailing research efforts and results for publication in peer-reviewed journals; prepare PowerPoint presentations as appropriate. 

Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings. 

Review, edit, and as needed, write first drafts of papers, posters and manuscripts. 

Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings. 

Present results of clinical and experimental research at recognized scientific meetings by lectures and exhibits (poster sessions). Provides interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team. 

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:

  • Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2) 

     

Field of Study:

  • Neuroscience 

     

Software:

  • PowerPoint 
  • Excel 
  • Word

 

Skills:

  • Manuscript Writing 
  • Ordering Supplies 
  • Data Presentation 
  • Data Analysis 
  • SOP Writing 
  • Pipetting 
  • Gel Electrophoresis 
  • Library Preparation 
  • Nucleic Acid Extraction 
  • RNA Purification 
  • Nucleic Acid Quantification 
  • Transfections 
  • Cell Culture 
  • Western Blotting

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

Health Communication Specialist

(ID: 2024-6361)

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
Health Communication Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Office of the Director (OD) located in Bethesda, NIHBC.

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

This position is to support the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. OBSSR coordinates health-related behavioral and social science research, identifying challenges and opportunities to advance these fields within NIH.

Deliverables:

Work Details:

Strategize content development to align with OBSSR’s objectives and engage target audiences, ensuring consistency and relevance across all communication channels.

Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote OBSSR’s initiatives, research findings, and events. 2

Develop a monthly newsletter, selecting relevant content, maintaining messaging consistency, and ensuring targeted distribution. 3 

Coordinates community outreach efforts and activities for the program. 

Provide timely and professional responses to public inquiries through OBSSR’s communication channels, delivering accurate information and assistance. 

Attends and gives presentations at major conferences or meetings and participates in discussion with community groups. 

Develop concise and engaging talking points and presentations tailored to the communication objectives of the OBSSR Director and audience needs. 

Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in health communication and integrate new strategies and technologies into OBSSR’s communication efforts. 

Establishes collaborative relationships with a variety of community organizations (e.g. community health centers, state medical agencies, managed care organizations). 

Coordinates the analysis and evaluation of outreach activities, including internal and external partnership. 

Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and suggest improvements accordingly. 

Works closely with management to coordinate content of materials, advertisements and marketing messages. 

Develop and disseminate research spotlights to showcase significant findings and advancements in behavioral and social sciences research funded by the National Institutes of Health. 

Assist in creating visual materials such as infographics, social media graphics, videos, and presentations. 

Collaborate with researchers, subject matter experts, and partners to translate complex scientific concepts into plain language for diverse audiences, including researchers and the general public.

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:

  • Experience simplifying complex scientific language for a general audience. 

     

Field of Study:

  • Community and Public Health 
  • Communications 

 

Software:

  • Familiarity with communication tools and software, including content management systems like Drupal, social media management platforms, email marketing tools, and graphic design software like Canva.

 

Skills:

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects. 
  • Ability to develop innovative ways to present information and engage diverse sets of audiences 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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