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Job Location: Bethesda, MD

Scientist

(ID: 2023-4024)

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 Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Therapeutics Development Branch (TDB). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through the performance of support services.

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Upon request, the contractor shall provide documentation evidence of any and/or all work products, including, but not limited to, the following tasks:
    • 1) Work on products and documents related to scaling up and synthesizing APIs and intermediates; design and develop scalable synthetic routes; optimize synthetic steps; isolate and identify impurities.
    • 2) Work on products and documents related to producing research reports; generate reports to support technology transfer to CROs; conduct and write literature reviews; search chemical databases for journal articles, patents and related technologies; publish and present relevant projects.
    • 3) Work products and documents related to collaboration with the technology transfer office and external patent offices to provide the necessary information for filing patents in selected programs. – Quarterly
  • Clean Equipment – Weekly
  • Meet with lab members to present updates – Monthly

 

Work Details:

 

  • Perform synthetic route scouting 1
  • Perform bulk-synthesis, purification and formulation efforts for advanced testing in animal models. 2
  • Maintain up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments. 3
  • Gather, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports. 4
  • Search chemical databases for journal articles, patents and related technologies. 5
  • Provides laboratory experience needed to assist in performing various chemical experiments and procedures.
  • Perform chemical and biochemical reactions and appropriate analytical analyses.
  • Perform analytical validation and testing of compositions.
  • Utilizes and operates various complex laboratory machines and equipment.
  • Perform general maintenance and upkeep of equipment and instrumentation.
  • Troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance of the instruments and equipment.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot and initiate or take corrective action to maintain instrument function and quality.
  • Identify the cause of common problems and mistakes and make necessary repairs.
  • Documents and analyzes results, produces detailed summaries and reports.
  • Write papers and abstracts detailing research efforts and results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Collect and review data; analyze and interpret data and results.
  • Produce research reports and communicate results.
  • Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships between compounds, and reactions.
  • Formulate chemistry plans for the development of soluble, potent, selective small molecule probes of biological function.
  • Analyze samples using validated analytical methods for ongoing studies.
  • Perform the total syntheses of target compounds.
  • Manage bulk-synthesis, purification and formulation efforts for advanced testing in animal models.
  • Perform chemical synthesis and optimization of small molecule probes for use in biological research.
  • Perform organic synthesis of key materials (e.g., reference compounds and precursors for labeling).
  • Perform organic synthesis in support of the medicinal chemistry program.
  • Perform solid state analysis of target compounds
  • Adds heat, light, energy or a catalyst to show changes in composition.
  • Purify compounds by preparative chromatography from chemists.
  • Provides laboratory experience needed to perform various complex chemical experiments and procedures.
  • Perform bulk-synthesis, purification and formulation efforts for advanced testing in animal models.
  • Perform analytical validation and testing of compositions.
  • Prepares test solutions, compounds, and reagents and maintains necessary laboratory supplies.
  • Prepare reagents and maintain an active inventory of all chemicals kept in the laboratory.
  • Keep an active inventory of all chemicals kept in the laboratory.
  • Schedules, tracks and reports analyses of experiments and procedures.
  • Perform analytical validation and testing of compositions and report results.
  • Maintain computer database for various records.
  • Independently provides laboratory experience needed to perform various complex chemical experiments and procedures.
  • Perform bulk-synthesis, purification and formulation efforts for advanced testing in animal models.
  • Develop new analytical and separation techniques for the solution of scientific questions.
  • Perform analytical validation and testing of compositions.
  • Designs and optimizes chemical experiments and procedures.
  • Develop and document new procedures.
  • Develop novel chemistry methodologies and technologies that advance the field and make recommendations.
  • Collaborate with staff to evaluate and/or develop new techniques.
  • Develop and present plans for novel syntheses and approaches to new compounds.
  • Develop experimental procedures and research protocols.
  • Develop and present plans for novel syntheses and approaches to new compounds.
  • Carry out scale-up of the chemical probes of interest for additional studies.
  • Trains staff on new experiments and practices, operations and maintenance of instruments and equipment, safety practices, etc.
  • Maintain and perform training on scientific instrumentation and equipment.
  • Work with staff on all mandatory training and competency assessments.
  • Coordinate safety training (e.g., CPR and fire extinguisher use).
  • Work with facilities manager on evacuation procedures and drills.

 

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

  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

 

Field of Study

  • Chemistry

 

Software

  • Powerpoint
  • MS Project
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • Word

 

Skills

  • Microscopy: Confocal, Electron, Multi-Photon, Fluorescence, Super-Resolution
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • Thin-layer chromatography
  • X-Ray Crystallography
  • Manuscript writing
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Spectrophotometry
  • Thermal analytical technologies
  • Chromatography technologies (HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC)
  • Kilo Lab or pilot plant 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

 

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Salary Range
$75,000—$83,000 USD

Laboratory Technician

(ID: 2024-5973)

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

MUST have at least 2 years of managing mice colonies experience.

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 
  • MUST have at least 2 years of managing mice colonies experience. – Daily

 

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 colonies. 2 

  • Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines. 3

  • Perform digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNARNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR, and Western blots.

  • Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques, and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.  
  • 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 the database, and 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. 
  • 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 the 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 perform 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

Salary Range
$60,000—$65,000 USD

Scientific Program Manager

(ID: 2024-7374)

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

Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the North 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)

Objectives:

  • Work products and documents related to providing guidance and technical expertise on tobacco regulatory science, questionnaire development, data and biospecimen access, statistical and analytical research methods, handling, processing and analyzing data sets, dataset and related documentation development for the research community and ad hoc studies, data training resources for the research community, biostatistics or epidemiology, research on tobacco-product use and/or biomarkers of tobacco exposure and/or harm. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to project-specific objectives and deliverables, potential project risks, solutions, action items, timelines and milestones; provide scientific and technical expertise on work groups. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to managing and overseeing components of studies; collect, analyze, interpret, communicate and document data and results; prepare summaries and reports; conduct literature reviews; collaborate on publications. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to troubleshooting issues; stay abreast of relevant science and current research; facilitate communication and collaborative efforts with other institutions; communicate research findings; disseminate public information; respond to relevant inquiries. – Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

  • Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts. 1

  • Coordinate epidemiologic study implementation and data collection, including liaison between program staff and collaborators and others. 2

  • Provide guidance and technical expertise in the following subject matters: tobacco regulatory science; questionnaire development; data and biospecimen access; statistical and analytical research methods; handling, processing and analyzing large epidemiologic data sets, dataset and related documentation development for the research community and ad hoc studies; data training resources for the research community; biostatistics or epidemiology, research on tobacco-product use and/or biomarkers of tobacco exposure and/or harm. 3

  • Provide guidance on strategic planning and future directions for the study including design of future study waves, data collection methods, analytic approach, development of research questions and ad hoc studies, and design of nested studies. 4

  • Provide guidance in project-specific objectives and deliverables, potential project risks, solutions, action items, timelines, and milestones. 5

  • Develops and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization’s scientific programs.

  • Design and support analysis of questionnaires, surveys, protocols, informed consent documents, training manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and database management systems.

  • Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.

  • Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.

  • Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols, coordination of large scientific initiatives, designing and developing survey data collection instruments, developing computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases.

  • Perform a variety of quantitative and qualitative assessment and evaluation activities involved in collection, organization, analysis, preparation, processing and reporting of scientific information.

  • Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.

  • Develop research plans for new projects.

  • Collects, analyzes and creates scientific program information.

  • Prepare data summaries, manuscripts, professional presentations and patient educational materials.

  • Oversee all data management activities and development of data files for internal and external use as necessary.

  • Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media.

  • Develop periodic and special reports and procedures; search records and files, the internet, background materials and precedent references.

  • Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.

  • Collect, analyze, interpret, communicate, and document data and results to a variety of audiences.

  • Stay abreast of relevant science and current research, developments and advances in related scientific fields, as well as relevant regulatory and policy-related issues pertaining to research and findings.

  • Coordinates workshops and reports their outcomes.

  • Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.

  • Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences.

  • Use science writing skills to extract science themes and priorities during multidisciplinary science meetings.

  • Prepare for a variety of information exchanges with public and private sector science colleagues working on research, programs, and policy related to research program priorities.

  • Attend review, scientific, in-house and various other meetings; provide minutes/reports and self-directed analysis when requested.

  • Attend committees and report relevant programmatic and scientific information to Institute leadership.

  • Lead scientific workshops or symposia to support ongoing data dissemination of policy and program research, as it relates to existing projects.

  • Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders.

  • Take and compile comprehensive notes and organize and edit content of meeting reports.

  • Design and evaluate training workshops, with research /analysis of outcomes.

  • Develop outreach strategies, including determination of conferences that should be attended, plans for press coverage, and other outreach activities.

  • Plan, organize and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research.

  • Facilitate communication and collaborative efforts with other Institute components, other ICs, and other DHHS agencies in assigned area of responsibility.

  • Evaluates current scientific programs and determines if changes need to be made.

  • Identify gaps in existing scientific knowledge and provide recommendations for future research efforts.

  • Analyze the scientific merit and the adequacy of current and projected research programs.

  • Conceive, design and perform detailed analysis of the scientific landscape and/or administrative factors affecting research program priorities and performance in various scientific areas; Oversee scientific, administrative, and fiscal aspects of such grants, and evaluating them for scientific progress, programmatic relevance and merit.

  • Review short and long range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.

  • Recommend new or changed methods or procedures for monitoring/tracking budgetary information.

  • Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.

  • Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity, develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program.

  • Assists with analyzing current scientific programs and developing and proposing new initiatives.

  • Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.

  • Confer with other government agencies, extramural researchers and the broader scientific community on future projects, policy and general research.

  • Conduct relevant literature reviews; lead and collaborate on relevant research publications.

  • Collaborates with management and prepares reports to keep them updated on new and ongoing programs and activities.

  • Meet with leadership on a regular basis to provide oral reports and discuss the status of on-going projects and to receive new assignments.

  • Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.

  • Coordinates staff responsible for developing, installing and maintaining scientific programs.

  • Develop, implement and monitor scientific planning and evaluation processes.

  • Plan, develop and implement immediate and long-range goals and objectives designed to strengthen and enhance the success of the research program.

  • Implement issues and strategies to enhance successful completion of current projects; prepare conceptual plans and other written products.

  • Coordinate and review feedback from multiple team members and collaborators on appointed work groups: lead discussions and revisions and provide assistance with facilitating decision making for the study.

  • Maintain and lead components of epidemiological population-based epidemiologic studies, including study planning, decision-making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.

  • Prepare summaries and reports for staff review.

  • Orient and train new personnel on appointed roles and responsibilities.

  • Lead the planning, statistical analyses, and manuscript development for research publications within the team

  • Analyzes current policies and procedures and suggests and develops improvements.

  • Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of research managed.

  • Analyze program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.

  • Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of research programs.

  • Develop and update project plans to accurately reflect milestones and resources for assigned or self-initiated projects.

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive documentation procedure for projects, and portfolio monitoring activities.

  • Develop an evaluation instrument to measure success and identify gaps in existing programs and portfolios.

  • Meet with staff on a regular basis to provide oral reports on the status of on-going projects and to receive new assignments.

  • Perform ongoing analysis of published research and the alignment of the basic research portfolio.

  • Assists in preparing and developing future strategic plans.

  • Provide guidance on strategic planning and future directions for the study including design of future study waves, data collection methods, analytic approach, development of research questions and ad hoc studies, and design of nested studies. 4

  • Prepare, a variety of routine and special reports on the research goals, current activities, accomplishments, and strategic planning efforts.

  • Provide analyses of scientific planning, evaluation, and/or policy questions or proposals for consideration by staff.

  • Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting

  • priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates.

  • Prepares and provides educational materials to staff.

  • Work with staff and awardee staff to plan and execute communications and training programs related to the data science programs.

  • Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.

  • Develop and implement a data science training plan that addresses the needs and interests of staff.

  • Works closely with management to develop new initiatives that further scientific research.

  • Design, conduct and guide descriptive research studies.

  • Provide recommendations and guidance on planned related analyses.

  • Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative.

  • Advise senior project staff on scientific progress and study decisions; troubleshoot is-sues; analyze study goals, timeline, planning and progress.

  • Uses scientific expertise to review grant proposals and Interacts with potential grantees to obtain additional information.

  • Interact with scientists as needed to help overcome technical hurdles or provide additional insights or expertise regarding the preparation of scientific protocols.

  • Communicate research findings in both written and oral formats; disseminate public information; respond to relevant inquiries.

 

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

Minimum Education

PhD

Certifications & Licenses

  • Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or other related discipline.

Field of Study

  • Biology

  • Business Management and Administration

Software

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

  • SPSS

  • STATA

  • SAS

  • EndNote or other bibliographic software

Skills

  • Workshop and conference planning

  • broad range of scientific and technical areas

  • project management principles; resourcefulness and successful database searching

  • Strong communications skills, both oral and written

  • Survey design and analysis

  • Establish collaborations

  • Epidemiological studies

  • Longitudinal studies

  • Regression analysis

  • Portfolio analysis

  • Strategic planning

  • Data collection

  • Cohort studies

  • Data analysis

  • Public health

  • Policy briefs

  • Manuscripts

  • Scientific

  • Writing

 

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

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

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

Salary Range
$116,000—$137,000 USD

Computer and Electronics Engineer

(ID: 2024-7328)

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
Computer and Electronics Engineer 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 contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

Deliverables:

  • Work products and documents related to designing and implementing acquisition, presentation and processing frameworks for experimentation; developing software specifications; designing and implementing pipelines; evaluating framework to accelerate analysis stream; ensuring integration with stimulus control software; maintaining internal project’s documentation system. – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to automating the process of downloading/updating share software; providing recommendations; training staff on programming, scripting, and documenting standard operating procedures for facility. – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to acquiring, de-identifying, analyzing, and distributing datasets made publicly available. – Daily
  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/ or Python. Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. – Ad-Hoc
  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Applying a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques. – Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

  • Apply a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. For example, assist researchers with biostatistics and statistical modeling across a range of applications 1
  • Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimise extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques 2
  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets, including time series, transcriptomics and behavioral data 3
  • Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. 4
  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to assist in reviewing, updating, analyzing and modifying existing programming systems.

  • Evaluate new analytic methods and software and adapt them if necessary.

  • Work with staff to develop, test and refine novel programming methods, toolkits, and algorithms.

  • Conceive of and create data processing pipelines that allow for the efficient movement, pre-processing and display of data.

  • Improve communications between bespoke experimental equipment for storage and data processing. Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Provide scientific research and programming support for cutting edge technology and training in the areas of bioinformatics and computational biology.

  • Encodes, tests, debugs and installs new programs using various programming languages.

  • Develops and schedules data backups, security patches or upgrades, etc.

  • Maintain and monitor applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Collaborate with staff to develop database application and tools for supporting bioinformatics and scientific computing research projects.

  • Maintain the lab’s software projects, including associated websites, documentation, code repositories, releases and improvements.

  • Knowledge of Linux (especially Debian) to establish compliant repositories of data and laboratory information such as laboratory protocols.

  • Documents all assignments and creates various reports as needed.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Assist with Computer Networking and systems integration.

  • Writes and maintains program documentation.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Maintain and follow SOPs, configuration management, upgrades and availability.

  • Provide feasibility studies and research for compatibility and ease of scientific databases use by researchers for extensive scientific data analyses

  • Provide written technical descriptions of implemented algorithms; contribute to the publication of the lab’s software and research.

  • Design, develop and deploy software for multi-core and high-performance computing systems.

  • Documents programming problems and resolutions for future reference.

  • Manage and troubleshoot deployments and image builds.

  • Develop new code and refine/troubleshoot existing code.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides assistance with planning, building and maintaining applications to meet an end user’s needs.

  • Provide support for development of methods in data science.

  • Provide support to facility users and staff; resolve or escalate issues based on criteria.

  • Troubleshoots any issues or problems and implements appropriate corrective actions.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides guidance and problem resolution for users.

  • Provide database support and maintenance, including production data analysis to ensure data integrity, data correction with SQL and/or Java utilities, implementation of the new utilities for users and system administrators to support and correct data.

  • Support hardware and biological software by providing technical support to staff.

  • Provide guidance/problem resolution for users of personal computers/Macintosh/Unix systems.

  • Evaluates impact of programming modifications.

  • Plan and carry out quality control programs.

  • Develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Implement improvements to operations.

  • Refines data and formats final product.

  • Select appropriate statistical methods for use in quality control analysis to ensure the reliability and consistency of the data while measuring data limitations.

  • Develop and implement backup strategies for all data and applications in central facilities and as needed at individual workstations; use redundant disk, server, backup and power systems.

  • Design and develop bioinformatics databases to better support and advanced biomedical research.

  • Transfer and transform data across different platforms or inter-change between software and integrate software and tools into a viable platform.

  • Ability to have access the Animal Facility to be able to check on equipment and develop experimental equipment that is located within the facility.

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

  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field, and at least 3 years of experience required.
    • However a masters degree in computer science or related field with at least 3 years of related experience is preferred or higher
  • At least 1 year of experience with statistical modeling experience needed.

 

Field of Study

  • Computer Programming and Data Processing
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Statistics and Decision Science
  • Computer and Information Systems

 

Software

  • MATLAB
  • R languages
  • PostgreSQL
  • GitHub
  • Linux
  • Python and or Shiny

 

Skills

  • Statistical modeling
  • Database management
  • Data visualization
  • Server Hardware/Software management
  • Web development skills
  • Algorithm development

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

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

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

Salary Range
$110,000—$120,000 USD

Computer and Electronics Engineer

(ID: 2024-7330)

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
Computer and Electronics Engineer 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 contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

Deliverables:

  • Work products and documents related to designing and implementing acquisition, presentation and processing frameworks for experimentation; developing software specifications; designing and implementing pipelines; evaluating framework to accelerate analysis stream; ensuring integration with stimulus control software; maintaining internal project’s documentation system. – Daily

  • Work products and documents related to automating the process of downloading/updating share software; providing recommendations; training staff on programming, scripting, and documenting standard operating procedures for facility. – Daily

  • Work products and documents related to acquiring, de-identifying, analyzing, and distributing datasets made publicly available. – Daily

  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/ or Python. Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. – Ad-Hoc

  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Applying a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques. – Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

  • Apply a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. For example, assist researchers with biostatistics and statistical modeling across a range of applications 1
  • Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimise extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques 2
  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets, including time series, transcriptomics and behavioral data 3
  • Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. 4
  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to assist in reviewing, updating, analyzing and modifying existing programming systems.

  • Evaluate new analytic methods and software and adapt them if necessary.

  • Work with staff to develop, test and refine novel programming methods, toolkits, and algorithms.

  • Conceive of and create data processing pipelines that allow for the efficient movement, pre-processing and display of data.

  • Improve communications between bespoke experimental equipment for storage and data processing. Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Provide scientific research and programming support for cutting edge technology and training in the areas of bioinformatics and computational biology.

  • Encodes, tests, debugs and installs new programs using various programming languages.

  • Develops and schedules data backups, security patches or upgrades, etc.

  • Maintain and monitor applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Collaborate with staff to develop database application and tools for supporting bioinformatics and scientific computing research projects.

  • Maintain the lab’s software projects, including associated websites, documentation, code repositories, releases and improvements.

  • Knowledge of Linux (especially Debian) to establish compliant repositories of data and laboratory information such as laboratory protocols.

  • Documents all assignments and creates various reports as needed.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Assist with Computer Networking and systems integration.

  • Writes and maintains program documentation.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Maintain and follow SOPs, configuration management, upgrades and availability.

  • Provide feasibility studies and research for compatibility and ease of scientific databases use by researchers for extensive scientific data analyses

  • Provide written technical descriptions of implemented algorithms; contribute to the publication of the lab’s software and research.

  • Design, develop and deploy software for multi-core and high-performance computing systems.

  • Documents programming problems and resolutions for future reference.

  • Manage and troubleshoot deployments and image builds.

  • Develop new code and refine/troubleshoot existing code.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides assistance with planning, building and maintaining applications to meet an end user’s needs.

  • Provide support for development of methods in data science.

  • Provide support to facility users and staff; resolve or escalate issues based on criteria.

  • Troubleshoots any issues or problems and implements appropriate corrective actions.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides guidance and problem resolution for users.

  • Provide database support and maintenance, including production data analysis to ensure data integrity, data correction with SQL and/or Java utilities, implementation of the new utilities for users and system administrators to support and correct data.

  • Support hardware and biological software by providing technical support to staff.

  • Provide guidance/problem resolution for users of personal computers/Macintosh/Unix systems.

  • Evaluates impact of programming modifications.

  • Plan and carry out quality control programs.

  • Develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Implement improvements to operations.

  • Refines data and formats final product.

  • Select appropriate statistical methods for use in quality control analysis to ensure the reliability and consistency of the data while measuring data limitations.

  • Develop and implement backup strategies for all data and applications in central facilities and as needed at individual workstations; use redundant disk, server, backup and power systems.

  • Design and develop bioinformatics databases to better support and advanced biomedical research.

  • Transfer and transform data across different platforms or inter-change between software and integrate software and tools into a viable platform.

  • Ability to have access the Animal Facility to be able to check on equipment and develop experimental equipment that is located within the facility.

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

  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field, and at least 3 years of experience required.

    • However a masters degree in computer science or related field with at least 3 years of related experience is preferred or higher

  • At least 1 year of experience with statistical modeling experience needed.

 

Field of Study

  • Computer Programming and Data Processing

  • Computer Science

  • Information Sciences

  • Statistics and Decision Science

  • Computer and Information Systems

 

Software

  • MATLAB

  • R languages

  • PostgreSQL

  • GitHub

  • Linux

  • Python and or Shiny

 

Skills

  • Statistical modeling

  • Database management

  • Data visualization

  • Server Hardware/Software management

  • Web development skills

  • Algorithm development

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

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

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

Salary Range
$110,000—$120,000 USD

Computer and Electronics Engineer

(ID: 2024-7327)

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
Computer and Electronics Engineer 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 contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

Deliverables:

  • Work products and documents related to designing and implementing acquisition, presentation and processing frameworks for experimentation; developing software specifications; designing and implementing pipelines; evaluating framework to accelerate analysis stream; ensuring integration with stimulus control software; maintaining internal project’s documentation system. – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to automating the process of downloading/updating share software; providing recommendations; training staff on programming, scripting, and documenting standard operating procedures for facility. – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to acquiring, de-identifying, analyzing, and distributing datasets made publicly available. – Daily
  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/ or Python. Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. – Ad-Hoc
  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Applying a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques. – Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

  • Apply a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. For example, assist researchers with biostatistics and statistical modeling across a range of applications 1
  • Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimise extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques 2
  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets, including time series, transcriptomics and behavioral data 3
  • Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. 4
  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to assist in reviewing, updating, analyzing and modifying existing programming systems.

  • Evaluate new analytic methods and software and adapt them if necessary.

  • Work with staff to develop, test and refine novel programming methods, toolkits, and algorithms.

  • Conceive of and create data processing pipelines that allow for the efficient movement, pre-processing and display of data.

  • Improve communications between bespoke experimental equipment for storage and data processing. Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Provide scientific research and programming support for cutting edge technology and training in the areas of bioinformatics and computational biology.

  • Encodes, tests, debugs and installs new programs using various programming languages.

  • Develops and schedules data backups, security patches or upgrades, etc.

  • Maintain and monitor applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Collaborate with staff to develop database application and tools for supporting bioinformatics and scientific computing research projects.

  • Maintain the lab’s software projects, including associated websites, documentation, code repositories, releases and improvements.

  • Knowledge of Linux (especially Debian) to establish compliant repositories of data and laboratory information such as laboratory protocols.

  • Documents all assignments and creates various reports as needed.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Assist with Computer Networking and systems integration.

  • Writes and maintains program documentation.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Maintain and follow SOPs, configuration management, upgrades and availability.

  • Provide feasibility studies and research for compatibility and ease of scientific databases use by researchers for extensive scientific data analyses

  • Provide written technical descriptions of implemented algorithms; contribute to the publication of the lab’s software and research.

  • Design, develop and deploy software for multi-core and high-performance computing systems.

  • Documents programming problems and resolutions for future reference.

  • Manage and troubleshoot deployments and image builds.

  • Develop new code and refine/troubleshoot existing code.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides assistance with planning, building and maintaining applications to meet an end user’s needs.

  • Provide support for development of methods in data science.

  • Provide support to facility users and staff; resolve or escalate issues based on criteria.

  • Troubleshoots any issues or problems and implements appropriate corrective actions.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides guidance and problem resolution for users.

  • Provide database support and maintenance, including production data analysis to ensure data integrity, data correction with SQL and/or Java utilities, implementation of the new utilities for users and system administrators to support and correct data.

  • Support hardware and biological software by providing technical support to staff.

  • Provide guidance/problem resolution for users of personal computers/Macintosh/Unix systems.

  • Evaluates impact of programming modifications.

  • Plan and carry out quality control programs.

  • Develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Implement improvements to operations.

  • Refines data and formats final product.

  • Select appropriate statistical methods for use in quality control analysis to ensure the reliability and consistency of the data while measuring data limitations.

  • Develop and implement backup strategies for all data and applications in central facilities and as needed at individual workstations; use redundant disk, server, backup and power systems.

  • Design and develop bioinformatics databases to better support and advanced biomedical research.

  • Transfer and transform data across different platforms or inter-change between software and integrate software and tools into a viable platform.

  • Ability to have access the Animal Facility to be able to check on equipment and develop experimental equipment that is located within the facility.

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

  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field, and at least 3 years of experience required.
    • However a masters degree in computer science or related field with at least 3 years of related experience is preferred or higher
  • At least 1 year of experience with statistical modeling experience needed.

 

Field of Study

  • Computer Programming and Data Processing
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Statistics and Decision Science
  • Computer and Information Systems

 

Software

  • MATLAB
  • R languages
  • PostgreSQL
  • GitHub
  • Linux
  • Python and or Shiny

 

Skills

  • Statistical modeling
  • Database management
  • Data visualization
  • Server Hardware/Software management
  • Web development skills
  • Algorithm development

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

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

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

Salary Range
$110,000—$120,000 USD

Computer and Electronics Engineer

(ID: 2024-7329)

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 Computer and Electronics Engineer 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 contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIMH. This position will 1 provide statistical modeling, server and software management, database management, advance web development, and data visualization and experience with MATLAB, Linux, R Languages, Python or Shiny languages is needed. Applying knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques and develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python is needed. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets.

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Work products and documents related to designing and implementing acquisition, presentation and processing frameworks for experimentation; developing software specifications; designing and implementing pipelines; evaluating framework to accelerate analysis stream; ensuring integration with stimulus control software; maintaining internal project’s documentation system. – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to automating the process of downloading/updating share software; providing recommendations; training staff on programming, scripting, and documenting standard operating procedures for facility. – Daily
  • Work products and documents related to acquiring, de-identifying, analyzing, and distributing datasets made publicly available. – Daily
  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/ or Python. Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. – Ad-Hoc
  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Applying a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimize extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques. – Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

 

  • Apply a variety of statistical and computational techniques to solve complex analytic problems. For example, assist researchers with biostatistics and statistical modeling across a range of applications 1
  • Apply knowledge of retional databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) to optimise extraction and analysis of multivariate data Use advanced knowledge and proficiency with a variety of statistical and computational techniques 2
  • Develop scientific applications using R, Shiny and/or Python. For example, implement these applications for analysis of a broad range of data sets, including time series, transcriptomics and behavioral data 3
  • Develop or utilize new or existing technology to develop dynamic web applications or software tools for bioinformatics application. 4
  • Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to assist in reviewing, updating, analyzing and modifying existing programming systems.

  • Evaluate new analytic methods and software and adapt them if necessary.

  • Work with staff to develop, test and refine novel programming methods, toolkits, and algorithms.

  • Conceive of and create data processing pipelines that allow for the efficient movement, pre-processing and display of data.

  • Improve communications between bespoke experimental equipment for storage and data processing. Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems. Provide scientific research and programming support for cutting edge technology and training in the areas of bioinformatics and computational biology.

  • Encodes, tests, debugs and installs new programs using various programming languages.

  • Develops and schedules data backups, security patches or upgrades, etc.

  • Maintain and monitor applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Collaborate with staff to develop database application and tools for supporting bioinformatics and scientific computing research projects.

  • Maintain the lab’s software projects, including associated websites, documentation, code repositories, releases and improvements.

  • Knowledge of Linux (especially Debian) to establish compliant repositories of data and laboratory information such as laboratory protocols.

  • Documents all assignments and creates various reports as needed.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Assist with Computer Networking and systems integration.

  • Writes and maintains program documentation.

  • Prepare roadmaps, schedules, status reports, plans and recommendations.

  • Generate and run appropriate database queries needed for Quarterly Progress Reports.

  • Maintain and follow SOPs, configuration management, upgrades and availability.

  • Provide feasibility studies and research for compatibility and ease of scientific databases use by researchers for extensive scientific data analyses

  • Provide written technical descriptions of implemented algorithms; contribute to the publication of the lab’s software and research.

  • Design, develop and deploy software for multi-core and high-performance computing systems.

  • Documents programming problems and resolutions for future reference.

  • Manage and troubleshoot deployments and image builds.

  • Develop new code and refine/troubleshoot existing code.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides assistance with planning, building and maintaining applications to meet an end user’s needs.

  • Provide support for development of methods in data science.

  • Provide support to facility users and staff; resolve or escalate issues based on criteria.

  • Troubleshoots any issues or problems and implements appropriate corrective actions.

  • Troubleshoot scripts and programs to ensure successful use of said scripts and programs.

  • Document in-house software for training and reference purposes.

  • Provides guidance and problem resolution for users.

  • Provide database support and maintenance, including production data analysis to ensure data integrity, data correction with SQL and/or Java utilities, implementation of the new utilities for users and system administrators to support and correct data.

  • Support hardware and biological software by providing technical support to staff.

  • Provide guidance/problem resolution for users of personal computers/Macintosh/Unix systems.

  • Evaluates impact of programming modifications.

  • Plan and carry out quality control programs.

  • Develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Implement improvements to operations.

  • Refines data and formats final product.

  • Select appropriate statistical methods for use in quality control analysis to ensure the reliability and consistency of the data while measuring data limitations.

  • Develop and implement backup strategies for all data and applications in central facilities and as needed at individual workstations; use redundant disk, server, backup and power systems.

  • Design and develop bioinformatics databases to better support and advanced biomedical research.

  • Transfer and transform data across different platforms or inter-change between software and integrate software and tools into a viable platform.

  • Ability to have access the Animal Facility to be able to check on equipment and develop experimental equipment that is located within the facility.

 

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

  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field, and at least 3 years of experience required.
    • However a masters degree in computer science or related field with at least 3 years of related experience is preferred or higher
  • At least 1 year of experience with statistical modeling experience needed.

 

Field of Study

  • Computer Programming and Data Processing
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Statistics and Decision Science
  • Computer and Information Systems

 

Software

  • MATLAB
  • R languages
  • PostgreSQL
  • GitHub
  • Linux
  • Python and or Shiny

 

Skills

  • Statistical modeling
  • Database management
  • Data visualization
  • Server Hardware/Software management
  • Web development skills
  • Algorithm development

 

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.

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Salary Range
$103,000—$122,000 USD