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Power Automate Solutions Architect

(ID: 2026-2313)

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 premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

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

Overview 

The Power Automate Solutions Architect will drive and own enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft’s Power Platform, with a focus on scalable architecture, secure integrations, and performance-driven low-code applications. This position requires a hands on builder who takes solutions from idea to production. This role requires expert-level understanding of the Power Apps internal runtime model, Dataverse schema design, and PowerFx-based execution patterns. You’ll act as a Product Owner: gathering requirements, translating them into solutions, and communicating progress and decisions clearly to leadership.  This position requires the ability to work onsite 5 days/week at one of our locations in Rockville, MD, Frederick MD, or Tysons, VA. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Architect and implement Power Apps solutions, primarily model-driven apps, that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Dataverse, Azure services, and external APIs through standard and custom connectors.

  • Act as a Platform Owner through defining requirements, prioritizing features, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving solutions from concept to delivery. 

  • Lead design of model-driven and canvas apps, governing solution layering, environment strategy, ALM pipelines, and dependency management across Dev, Test, and Prod environments.

  • Develop and maintain reusable Power Apps components, including PowerApps Component Framework (PCF) controls and custom connectors, packaged and deployed via solution manifests.

  • Oversee low-code application lifecycle management using Azure DevOps and Power Platform Build Tools, including source control of exported app JSON schemas and solution XMLs.

  • Implement PowerFx-based logic, governance policies, and performance instrumentation across Power Platform environments.

  • Present architectural decisions, project status, and technology recommendations clearly and confidently to leadership

  • Collaborate with enterprise security and cloud teams to enforce compliance, data protection, and least-privilege design within Azure AD and Dataverse.

  • Guide developers in understanding internal Power Platform operations — including metadata-driven compilation, connector resolution, PowerFx expression evaluation, and runtime sandboxing within Azure Functions. 

  • Continuously evaluate and champion emerging technologies (AI tools, automation platforms, and low code/no code innovations) bringing recommendations on how new tools and drive business value  

Required Skills 

  • 5-7 years of professional experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field required

  • Deep expertise in Power Apps (primarily Model-Driven), PowerFx, and Dataverse architecture.

  • Deep curiosity about emerging AI, automation, and technology trends, with a track record of staying ahead of the curve and thinking proactively about how problems can be solved. 

  • Proficiency in Power Automate, Power BI integration, and Power Platform Administration.

  • Experience building PCF components, custom connectors, and REST-based integrations.

  • Strong background in Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, and Identity (AAD).

  • Familiarity with JSON, TypeScript, C#, and Power Platform CLI/Build Tools.

  • Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for Power Platform solutions using Azure DevOps.

  • Ability to present technical concepts and project updates to various audiences, some of which are non-technical 

  • Creativity – a willingness to propose and test bold ideas, and not be risk-adverse 

  • Ability to work onsite at one of our locations 5 days/week in Rockville, MD, Frederick, MD, or Tysons, VA.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with modern AI-assisted development and automation tools such as Replit, Lovable, n8n, Enterprise Claude, or Enterprise ChatGPT.

  • Familiarity with agentic AI workflows and the integration of LLMs into enterprise applications.

 

If you are a hands-on Power Apps innovator who thrives on driving end-to-end solutions, geeks out over emerging AI and automation tools, and loves translating bold ideas into real products — apply today!

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 is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. 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 or responsibilities as needed.

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

Genomics Technician

(ID: 2026-2186)

 

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

 

Benefits We Offer:

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

Axle is seeking a Genomics Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) supporting the Center for Human Immunology, Autoimmunity, and Inflammation (CHI). CHI is a trans-NIH initiative whose mission is to provide a collaborative resource for NIH investigators. Created in 2009, CHI is focused on combining scientific expertise, advanced technologies and tailored informatics, to better understand human immune function and pathophysiology. Systems-scale approaches are developed and used for deep profiling of immune states during disease progression or clinical interventions, such as vaccination and cancer immunotherapy with an ultimate goal to provide novel immunological insights and enable key lab discoveries to be rapidly translated into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

 

Job Duties:

  • Member of high-performing interdisciplinary research team.

  • Process cell suspensions for single-cell analysis using 10x Genomics instruments.

  • Perform bulk RNA-Seq, scRNA-Seq, CITE-Seq, ATAC-Seq, and other immune profiling single-cell assays.

  • Prepare and QC RNA and DNA samples for sequencing.

  • Perform routine maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of 10x Genomics, Illumina, and high-throughput robotic automation instrumentation.

  • Perform spatial transcriptomics using 10x Visium or similar technologies.

  • Sample processing and Biobanking.

  • Keep detailed records of experimental procedures.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.

  • Minimum of two (2) years of work experience preparing NGS and/or 10x libraries and performing Illumina sequencing.

  • Proficient in molecular and cellular biology techniques.

  • Familiarity with bioinformatics/sequence analysis is desirable but not required.

  • Experience with spatial transcriptomics technologies, specifically 10x Visium or VisiumHD, is required. 

 

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

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

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

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

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Salary Range
$80,000—$90,000 USD

Computer Systems Analyst

(ID: 2026-2201)

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 Systems Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the NCATS in Rockville, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

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

Specific Requirements:

  • Work with internal stakeholders across research laboratories; determine needs and provide IT support for computerized systems supporting laboratory activities.

  • Install and configure scientific enterprise-level applications on end-user machines.

  • Work to provide continual operability of chemistry related software applications performing daily troubleshooting and maintenance.

  • Provide support to end-users, including troubleshooting and assistance.

  • Act as primary contact with software vendors to verify all licenses, upgrades, and patches are up to date and confirm compatibility with other software packages.

  • Involvement with ASPIRE program regarding the extraction, curation, and management of electronic notebook data.

  • System administrator for PerkinElmer Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), ChemBioOffice Enterprise

  • (CBOE), CambridgeSoft ChemDraw, Mestrelab Mnova Suite.

  • Work with subject matter experts on the selection, implementation and support of software systems used by researchers.

  • Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve laboratory operations and instrument data analysis.

  • Coordinate with IT support team, Informatics, and software vendors to ensure proper maintenance of applications and database servers, including patch installation, database migration, and system upgrades.

  • Coordinate with IT support to resolve hardware and software issues pertaining to the functions of scientific applications.

  • Coordinate and provide support and maintenance for front-end and back-end servers.

  • Deploy security measures to maintain integrity of systems and data.

 

Education:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline

 

Experience:

 

  • Minimum ten (10) years of specialized experience

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Work products and documents related to the needs of internal stakeholders across research laboratories and providing IT support for computerized systems supporting laboratory activities; collaborations with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve laboratory operations and instrument

    data analysis.

  • Work products and documents related to selection, implementation and support of software systems used by researchers; verification of all licenses, upgrades, and patches are up to date and confirm compatibility with other software packages; coordination with IT support team, Informatics, and software vendors to ensure proper maintenance of applications and database servers, including patch installation, database migration, and system upgrades.

  • Work products and documents related to resolving hardware and software issues pertaining to the function of the scientific applications; providing support for front-end and back-end servers; deployment of security patches.

  • Work products and documents related to Involvement with ASPIRE program regarding the extraction, curation, and management of electronic notebook data.

  • Work products and documents related to system administration of PerkinElmer Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN),ChemBioOffice Enterprise (CBOE), CambridgeSoft ChemDraw, Mestrelab Mnova Suite. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to providing continual operability of chemistry related software applications performing daily troubleshooting and maintenance; installation and configuration of scientific enterprise-level applications on end-user machines; providing end-user support including troubleshooting and assistance.

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

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

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

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

Salary Range
$120,000—$130,000 USD

Biologist

(ID: 2026-1795)

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

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Biologist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP).

 

Technical Requirements:

 

  • Follow approved SOPs and GCLP guidelines to complete specimen processing of clinical blood samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.

  • Place and/or remove specimens from appropriate biorepository freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks.

  • Accept and sign chain of custody requests for clinical samples sent to and from the NIH Clinic and extramural collaborators following regulatory and protocol requirements.

  • Prepare shipments with appropriate labeling and temperature requirements.

  • Adjust quickly to changes in schedule as clinical trial volunteers blood draw time or date changes.

  • Perform specimen processing using aseptic techniques according to protocol.

  • Register and maintain samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (e.g. Freezerworks).

  • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory.

  • Work collaboratively with team members to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks.

  • Utilize and maintain various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.

  • Write and revise SOPs within VIP’s electronic database.

 

Specific Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelors degree in a related field plus 1+ years of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory.

  • IT skills such that candidate knows or can quickly learn to utilize LIMS, MasterControl (CQMS), Microsoft Office, etc.

  • Ability to work well with others and independently.

  • Ideal, but not required: experience in a GCLP environment and IATA infectious substance A and B shipping certification.

  • Strong organization and time management skills.

  • Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks.

  • Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines.

  • Follows directions and protocols without deviations.

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.

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

Salary Range
$70,000—$80,000 USD

Program Associate

(ID: 2026-2034)

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 premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

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

Summary

The Program Associate ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of program operations supporting government contracts. This role drives program management activities by coordinating tasks, tracking deliverables, and maintaining high-quality documentation to support performance and decision making. Serving as a key liaison across corporate teams, program staff, and government stakeholders, the specialist ensures alignment with deadlines, requirements, and reporting expectations. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is required to report onsite to an Axle corporate office in Rockville, MD or Frederick, MD 5 days/week.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for program staff and employees.

  • Coordinate project activities to align with deliverables, timelines, and contract requirements.

  • Track action items, support reporting, and assist leadership with program execution

  • Develop, maintain, and update accurate and timely program documentation, technical documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Act as a liaison with HR on, onboarding, benefits and personnel-related matters.

  • Conduct new employee orientations and support onboarding activities.

  • Coordinate annual performance review processes, including scheduling, tracking, and documentation.

  • Review, approve, and track accurate employee timesheets.

  • Coordinate employee travel and training requests, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

 

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in project management, administration, and employee relations.

  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to interface professionally with government clients, managers, and staff at all levels.

  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to anticipate program and business unit needs.

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.

  • Familiarity with or exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and data-driven technologies is a plus

  • Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve workflows and program efficiency

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

  • Prior experience supporting government contracts is preferred but not required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field required.

  • PMP preferred 

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 is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. 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 or responsibilities as needed.

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

Salary Range
$60,000—$80,000 USD

Entomologist

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.  

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Overview

 

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Entomologist to provide scientific support services to the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV) in Rockville, MD

Job Requirements

  • Plan and execute research experiments in support of the laboratory’s overall research program.
  • Assist laboratory staff and the Federal Task Leader (FTL) with research projects and laboratory techniques.
  • Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and insectary operations.
  • Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques.
  • Analyze and interpret research data and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
  • Develop and implement new research protocols, techniques, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Organize and manage entomology research data and prepare reports for internal teams and collaborators.
  • Collaborate with academic, industry, and international research partners to support technology transfer and research implementation.
  • Track laboratory supplies, sample shipments, and inventory, and assist with research project coordination and scheduling.
  • Support preparation of budget reports and administrative tracking for research activities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory experiments and procedures.
  • Communicate research ideas, results, and technical updates with the FTL and other team members.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related scientific field.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum five (5) years of laboratory experience conducting entomology research.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience rearing mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes, and performing direct skin feeding assays.
  • Experience culturing malaria parasites and operating an insectary.
  • Strong background in biological sciences, chemistry, or biophysics.
  • Experience analyzing research data and preparing scientific reports or manuscripts.
  • Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting malaria immunology or malaria entomology research programs.
  • Experience collaborating with international research teams or multi-institutional scientific collaborations.
  • Experience developing research protocols, laboratory procedures, or SOPs.
  • Experience coordinating sample shipments, research logistics, and laboratory inventories.
  • Familiarity with technology transfer or research implementation in international field sites.

 

 

 

Disclaimer: 

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

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

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

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

 

 

Computer Programmer

(ID: 2026-1537)

 

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

 

Benefits We Offer:

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

 

Axle is seeking a Computer Programmer to build and optimize scalable cloud and hybrid platforms using DevOps and SRE practices. This role focuses on automation, CI/CD, and supporting modern workloads like AI/ML, with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design and operate scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure platforms across cloud and hybrid environments 

  • Champion DevOps and SRE practices including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, observability, and reliability engineering 

  • Build developer-friendly platforms (“golden paths”) that simplify deployments, reduce friction, and improve velocity 

  • Enable and optimize infrastructure for AI/ML workloads, including: 

    • Data pipelines and storage systems 

    • Model training and inference environments 

    • GPU-enabled and high-performance compute workloads 

  • Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for applications, data, and ML workflows 

  • Implement observability frameworks (metrics, logs, traces) to ensure system health and performance 

  • Define and manage SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets to drive reliability improvements 

  • Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and postmortems with a focus on continuous improvement 

  • Automate provisioning, configuration, patching, and environment lifecycle management 

  • Build and manage containerized and orchestrated platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) 

  • Support cloud migration, modernization, and platform standardization initiatives 

  • Ensure systems meet security, compliance, backup, and disaster recovery requirements 

  • Evangelize DevOps practices to development community on the AI driven tool integrations for  code standards, qualitative tools, security tools in the shift-left automation

  • Mentor engineers and promote best practices in DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering

  • Stay abreast of new technologies in your areas but not limited to AIOps, MLOps, cloud computing & deployment, site reliability engineering, infrastructure automation, security best practices, data engineering etc. 

 

Requirements:

  • Must have 6+ years of Hands-on Linux experience that includes specific technical experience with Ubuntu/CentOS/Red Hat operating systems, containers, dependency management and administration support

  • Must have 4+ years of experience automating Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments to one of the following cloud platforms Amazon AWS, Google GCP and Microsoft Azure

  • Must have 4+ years in DevOps / SRE roles supporting production systems

  • Must have 4+ years with CI/CD and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, GitHub Actions

  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar)

  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or cloud-native equivalents)

  • Must be proficient using vibe coding and coding assistants to develop scripts, tools and applications for the DevOps and SRE use cases

  • Must have proficiency to debug or troubleshoot and/or deploying SQL and/or NoSQL databases, object storage, web servers, open-source programming stack for Node.JS, R, Python, .NET Core, Java is desired but not mandatory

  • Must be willing to learn new technologies, adopt and adapt to emerging technologies or needs from a project to a project

  • Cloud certifications is preferred 

  • Certifications in Docker, Kubernetes, Linux or Networking (CCNA or CCNP or similar) is preferred but optional

 

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

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

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

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

#IND

Salary Range
$75,000—$80,000 USD

Entomologist

(ID: 2026-1763)

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

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview

 

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Entomologist to provide scientific support services to the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV) in Rockville, MD

Job Requirements

  • Plan and execute research experiments in support of the laboratory’s overall research program.
  • Assist laboratory staff and the Federal Task Leader (FTL) with research projects and laboratory techniques.
  • Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and insectary operations.
  • Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques.
  • Analyze and interpret research data and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
  • Develop and implement new research protocols, techniques, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Organize and manage entomology research data and prepare reports for internal teams and collaborators.
  • Collaborate with academic, industry, and international research partners to support technology transfer and research implementation.
  • Track laboratory supplies, sample shipments, and inventory, and assist with research project coordination and scheduling.
  • Support preparation of budget reports and administrative tracking for research activities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory experiments and procedures.
  • Communicate research ideas, results, and technical updates with the FTL and other team members.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related scientific field.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum five (5) years of laboratory experience conducting entomology research.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience rearing mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes, and performing direct skin feeding assays.
  • Experience culturing malaria parasites and operating an insectary.
  • Strong background in biological sciences, chemistry, or biophysics.
  • Experience analyzing research data and preparing scientific reports or manuscripts.
  • Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting malaria immunology or malaria entomology research programs.
  • Experience collaborating with international research teams or multi-institutional scientific collaborations.
  • Experience developing research protocols, laboratory procedures, or SOPs.
  • Experience coordinating sample shipments, research logistics, and laboratory inventories.
  • Familiarity with technology transfer or research implementation in international field sites.

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.

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

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Salary Range
$90,000—$100,000 USD

Senior Full Stack Developer

(ID: 2025-0609)

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 premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

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

 

Overview:

Axle is hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer to work with a number of different clients across the federal space, including the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). You will be working with a diverse team of full-stack developers, cloud engineers, and subject matter experts to design and build NCATS Notebooks Hub, a cloud-native solution for managing and enabling data analysis and data exploration through interactive developer environments (IDEs) and custom-built dashboarding and visualization applications. Our pipeline utilizes modern containerization and container orchestration tools in a cloud-based platform. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics or other related field (years of work experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
  • 3+ years experience working with TypeScript/JavaScript
  • 3+ years experience as a full-stack developer
  • Experience with Jupyter notebooks and open-source application and dashboard projects (i.e., Shiny, Streamlit, Solara, etc…)
  • Experience with the following:
    • Node.js
    • Angular 19+
    • NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
    • Containers and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
    • DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Familiarity with VCS such as Git
  • Experience with unit and end-to-end testing frameworks
  • Experience with using and leveraging GenAI technologies (i.e., CursorAI, Cline, Windsurf)

 

Relevant Skills:

 

  • Critical thinking, problem solving, and attention to detail
  • Clear, concise communication
  • Technical writing ability
  • Familiarity working in an Agile environment
  • Attention to detail when building visually appealing and intuitive UI

Responsibilities:

  • Build scalable, reliable, and flexible applications in TypeScript using NodeJS and Angular 9+
  • Design, implement, and/or use RESTful web services
  • Implement modern and responsive UI for the web and variety of devices
  • Participate in agile software development, prototyping, testing, and code reviews with a small team of developers
  • Write robust unit and end-to-end tests

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 is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. 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 or responsibilities as needed.

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

Salary Range
$120,000—$145,000 USD

Associate Director of AI and Data

(ID: 2026-1573)

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

 

Benefits We Offer:

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

 

Axle is seeking a visionary and operationally astute Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence, Modeling, and Data to lead our charge at the frontier of biomedical innovation. In this pivotal leadership role, you will architect the future of AI-driven discovery, bridging the gap between advanced computational science and life-saving clinical research.

 

Sitting at the nexus of our Data Science and Biomedical Research divisions, you will oversee the strategic development and deployment of high-performance AI/ML solutions that empower federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). You will be the technical conscience and strategic driver for a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from the optimization of our open-source Polus platform to the implementation of Generative AI pipelines for drug discovery and high-dimensional data analysis.

 

This is not merely a management role; it is a mission-critical position for a leader who is passionate about the “public good” of science. You will galvanize interdisciplinary teams of PhD scientists, machine learning engineers, and software architects to solve complex health challenges, such as pandemic preparedness and rare disease treatment. As an Associate Director, you will combine deep technical expertise with executive presence, serving as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders and a key architect of Axle’s long-term growth in the federal health IT sector.

 

Core Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership of the AI/ML Roadmap

  • Visionary Architecture: Architect and execute a comprehensive AI/ML strategy that aligns Axle’s technical capabilities with the NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science (2025–2030). You will define the long-term vision for integrating Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic Workflows into federal research environments, moving beyond static analysis to active, AI-assisted discovery.

  • Platform Evolution (Polus): Spearhead the evolution of the Polus platform, transitioning it from a robust image analysis tool into a fully integrated, multi-modal research ecosystem. You will oversee the roadmap for new feature development, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability across cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) using containerized architectures (Docker/Kubernetes).

  • AI Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce rigorous AI Governance frameworks. You will operationalize the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF) across all projects to ensure fairness, interpretability, and compliance with federal ethical standards. You will lead “Gap Analysis” and “Risk Management” exercises to ensure all AI deployments are trustworthy and transparent.

 

2. Oversight of Complex Modeling & High-Dimensional Data Pipelines

  • Petabyte-Scale Engineering: Direct the design and implementation of high-throughput data pipelines capable of ingesting and analyzing petabyte-scale datasets (genomics, proteomics, EHR). You will ensure these systems adhere to FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), facilitating seamless data sharing across NIH institutes and global research centers.

  • Translational Science De-risking: Oversee the development of predictive models for translational science, focusing on “de-risking” drug discovery and clinical trial design. This involves guiding technical teams in the application of deep learning techniques to identify molecular targets, predict therapeutic outcomes, and simulate clinical scenarios (Digital Twins).

  • Operational Excellence (MLOps): Optimize MLOps and DevSecOps processes to ensure the rapid, secure deployment of models from prototype to production. You will champion a culture of “automation first,” reducing time-to-insight for researchers by streamlining the transition from Jupyter notebooks to containerized, cloud-native services.

 

3. Business Development & Federal Growth (Capture Support)

  • Lead Solution Architect: Partner with the Growth and Capture teams to drive new business acquisition. You will serve as the Lead Solution Architect for major proposal efforts ($50M+), authoring technical volumes, developing win themes, and creating compelling solution graphics that demonstrate Axle’s technical differentiation.

  • Proposal Authorship: Personally write key sections of technical proposals, including the “Technical Approach,” “Staffing Plan,” and “Risk Mitigation” volumes. You will translate complex agency requirements into winning narratives that score highly with federal evaluators.

  • Client Liaison: Galvanize relationships with key federal stakeholders (Project Officers, CIOs, Lab Chiefs). You will act as the primary technical liaison, translating complex agency requirements into deliverable technical solutions and presenting these visions in competitive “Black Hat” sessions and oral presentations.

 

4. Mentorship of Data Scientists & Engineers

  • Interdisciplinary Team Building: Cultivate a high-performance, interdisciplinary team culture. You will manage and mentor a diverse group of data scientists, bioinformaticians, and software engineers, fostering an environment of psychological safety where “expert” scientific knowledge seamlessly integrates with “agile” engineering practices.

  • Continuous Learning: Drive continuous learning and upskilling initiatives. You will establish internal “Communities of Practice” for AI and Data Science, ensuring that Axle’s workforce remains at the bleeding edge of technologies like Graph Neural Networks and Federated Learning.

  • Democratization of AI: Democratize access to AI tools within the client environment. You will lead efforts to create “low-code/no-code” interfaces and training programs that empower non-technical NIH researchers to utilize advanced analytics independently.

 

Required Qualifications: To effectively lead in this high-stakes environment, candidates must possess a rare combination of advanced academic training and battle-tested industry experience.

 

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline is highly preferred to ensure peer-level credibility with NIH scientists.

  • Alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of the above fields with exceptional, demonstrated leadership experience in a federal or research-intensive setting will be considered.

 

Experience:

  • 8–10+ years of progressive experience in data science, AI/ML engineering, or computational biology, with a focus on high-dimensional data.

  • 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams (e.g., managing both PhD researchers and software developers) in a matrixed organization.

  • Federal Contracting Experience: Demonstrated experience with Federal Business Development, including writing technical proposals and supporting capture activities for contracts valued at $15M+.

  • Regulatory Experience: Proven track record of delivering complex AI/ML solutions in a regulated environment, with specific familiarity with HIPAA, FedRAMP, or NIST AI RMF compliance.

 

Technical Skills: The Assistant Director must possess deep, hands-on technical fluency to command respect from engineering teams and validate architectural decisions.

  • Core AI/ML: Expert-level understanding of Deep Learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), Classical Machine Learning (Scikit-Learn), and Generative AI architectures (Transformers, LLMs, RAG).

  • Languages: Proficiency in Python (primary) and R (secondary); familiarity with Java or C++ (for Polus backend optimization) is a strong plus.

  • Cloud Architecture: Extensive experience with Cloud-Native AI pipelines on AWS (SageMaker, HealthLake), GCP (Vertex AI, BigQuery), or Azure. Knowledge of the NIH STRIDES initiative and cloud economics is essential.

  • Data Engineering: Mastery of big data technologies (Spark, Databricks) and workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Nextflow, Cromwell).

  • MLOps & DevOps: Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and model monitoring/governance tools.

  • Visualization & Platforms: Experience with advanced visualization tools (DeepZoom, WebGL) and platform development (building APIs, microservices).

 

Preferred Skills: Candidates with the following specific experiences will be given immediate priority:

  • NIH Ecosystem Experience: Direct experience working with NIH, NCATS, NIAID, or similar federal health agencies. Understanding of the specific data challenges within the federal health sector is highly valued.

  • Open Source Leadership: Contributions to or leadership of open-source scientific software projects. Specific familiarity with the Polus platform or the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) data enclave is a distinct advantage.

  • NIST AI RMF Practitioner: Demonstrated experience implementing the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (Map, Measure, Manage, Govern) in a real-world setting.

  • Domain Expertise: Specialized knowledge in High-Content Imaging, Cheminformatics, Genomics, or Real-World Data (RWD) analytics.

 

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

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

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

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

#IND

Salary Range
$150,000—$190,000 USD