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Scientific Program Analyst

(ID: 2026-2448)

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 Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Rockville, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100%
    Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational
    Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible
    Spending Accounts:

    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking
      Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent
      Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation
      Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Information:

 

This position supports extramural research initiatives through data-driven analysis, portfolio management, and program evaluation to advance organizational priorities; conducts data collection and reporting to assess program effectiveness, inform strategic decision-making, and support the development and coordination of research programs.

 

Additional Qualifications:

 

Certifications & Licenses

  • Minimum education requirement of Bachelor’s Degree

 

Field of Study

  • Business Management and Administration

  • Community and Public Health

 

Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • PowerPoint

  • SharePoint

 

Skills

  • Writing

  • Reports

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Work products and documents related to conducting scientific portfolio analyses, literature reviews, and data synthesis to support extramural research initiatives and program evaluation activities. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to developing presentations, graphs, spreadsheets, dashboards, and data visualizations for program reporting, scientific meetings, and leadership
    briefings. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to tracking project milestones, action items, deliverables, and program progress through maintenance of databases, spreadsheets, and project management tools. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to
    supporting the planning, coordination, and evaluation of scientific programs, research initiatives, workshops, and strategic activities,
    including development of recommendations and process improvement strategies. – Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to
    preparing scientific and technical reports, analytical summaries, briefing materials, and other programmatic documentation for leadership,
    stakeholders, and extramural research activities. – Ad-Hoc

 

Statement of Work Details:

 

  • Develop and improve procedures for leadership and program staff to implement tracking and reporting to gage progress, identify gaps in the portfolio, and assemble data on areas of scientific interest. – 1
  • Design, perform and complete research projects, applying scientific knowledge to each project, and provide a detailed summary of goals and scope, milestones and go/no go decisions points. – 2
  • Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency. – 3
  • Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement. – 4
  • Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information. – 5
  • Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization’s scientific programs.

  • Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives.

  • Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities.

  • Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools.

  • Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program.

  • Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.

  • Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues.

  • Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.

  • Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.

  • Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases.

  • Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.

  • Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.

  • Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.

  • Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.

  • Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic context for use at presentations and meetings.

  • Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.

  • Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.

  • Organize existing slides/presentations/talking points into a functional database/library.

  • Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.

  • Collect, read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.

  • Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background/supplemental documents,
    spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, meetings, workshops and group updates.

  • Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.

  • Attend meetings, training and conferences in support of program initiatives.

  • Draft, review and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters and reports.

  • Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.

  • Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics.

  • Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.

  • Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and additional teleconferences, videoconferences or electronic reviews to address key issues.

  • Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff and other relevant individuals.

  • Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.

  • Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials and minutes.

  • Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.

  • Ensure that all aspects of the programs are tracked and reported, key milestones and deliverables dates are known and adhered to, and
    that all individuals and partners involved are kept appraised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps.

  • Work with the Director of Strategic Initiatives on the development of strategic plans, initiatives, solicitations and consultation activities.

  • Draft funding plans; develop milestones and budgets for current and potential projects; and for transitioning projects through different phases and stages.

  • Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.

  • Conduct project close out reviews to reflect on current processes and identify areas for improvement.

  • Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.

  • Identify needs for and develop new formats and databases for reporting program management and budgetary data.

  • Research and assemble outlines of new milestone proposals for evaluation by staff.

  • Define problems; analyze alternatives; recommend solutions to complete problems affecting the conduct of research programs.

  • Develops and prepares various scientific reports.

  • Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings.

  • Organize and maintain a repository of resources, including minutes, reports, spreadsheets and web pages related to the program.

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

  • Prepare spreadsheets summarizing research efforts by grant mechanism and/or scientific topic.

  • Track project progress and provide regular reports.

  • Develops and implements new scientific programs in order to fulfill organizational goals and objectives.

  • Maintain and distribute scientific papers relevant to specific programmatic needs.

  • Track action items and tasks; provide deadline reminders to staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information for grants, contracts and other programs.

  • Provide project planning and project management strategies to efficiently approach complex tasks.

  • Collect information on programs and grants to facilitate identification of scientific overlap and/or duplication, future scientific directions, workload distribution, etc.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems related to clinical research protocols.

  • Collaborate with staff to plan and carry out special studies and analyses of the research portfolios.

  • Develops and maintains clinical database.

  • Develop, update, and maintain information databases (e.g. SharePoint sites); provide document retrieval support.

  • Establish and maintain data analytics tools for analysis.

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

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

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

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

Scientific Communications/ Technical Writer (Technology Transfer)

(ID: 2026-1488)


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)

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Overview

Axle is seeking a Scientific Communications & Technology Transfer Writer. This role focuses on translating complex biomedical research, scientific discoveries, and technology transfer activities into clear, engaging, and business-friendly communications for external audiences. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between scientific innovation and commercialization by developing content that supports technology marketing, licensing, partnering, stakeholder engagement, and technology transfer initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate complex scientific, biomedical, and technical information into clear, concise, plain-language content for non-scientific, business, licensing, partnering, stakeholder, and public audiences.
  • Develop technology summaries, commercialization success stories, marketing abstracts, and partnership-focused materials to support licensing and technology transfer activities.
  • Write and edit content for:
    • Newsletters
    • Annual reports
    • Website content
    • Technology transfer success stories
    • Partnership and commercialization materials
    • Stakeholder communications
  • Create external-facing communications materials, including:
    • PowerPoint presentations and executive briefings
    • One-page summaries and fact sheets
    • Posters and conference materials
    • Figures, tables, graphics, and visual content
    • Web and digital communications
  • Develop compelling technology transfer narratives that position innovations for industry, licensing, commercialization, and strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborate with scientists, inventors, technology transfer professionals, licensing specialists, and communications teams to gather and synthesize information.
  • Assist in preparing:
    • Award nominations
    • Technology transfer success stories
    • Reports and briefing materials
    • Background research and reference documents
  • Support development of outreach materials for meetings, conferences, partnership events, websites, and technology transfer initiatives.
  • Work independently to manage communications projects from concept to final deliverable while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must submit 2–3 writing samples demonstrating the ability to translate complex scientific or technical concepts into clear, plain-language content for non-scientific, business, stakeholder, licensing, commercialization, or public audiences.

Technical manuscripts, academic publications, dissertations, or journal articles alone will not satisfy this requirement.

  • Master’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Science Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in scientific communications, technical writing, or science communications for external audiences.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience supporting technology transfer, commercialization, licensing, business development, innovation, or scientific outreach activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for non-technical audiences.
  • Experience producing external-facing materials such as:
    • Technology summaries
    • Commercialization success stories
    • Newsletters
    • Annual reports
    • Website content
    • Stakeholder communications
  • Experience creating or supporting visual communications products including PowerPoint presentations, posters, figures, graphics, or infographics.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with scientists, inventors, subject matter experts, and technology transfer professionals.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting technology transfer offices, licensing programs, commercialization efforts, or innovation-focused organizations.
  • Experience writing for industry, business development, licensing, partnering, or external stakeholder audiences.
  • Familiarity with NIH, NIAID, TTIPO, or federal research environments.
  • Experience preparing award nominations, recognition packages, or technology transfer accomplishment materials.
  • Experience with web-based content, digital communications, newsletters, or social media outreach.
  • Ability to develop visually engaging content, including presentations, graphics, figures, infographics, and conference materials.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property, licensing, commercialization, or technology transfer processes.
 

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
$80,000—$90,000 USD

Laboratory Technician

(ID: 2026-2413)

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 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)

Overview

Axle is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research, Neuro Oncology Branch (NOB) located in Rockville, MD. This role will support laboratory research activities focused on cancer biology and translational research by performing laboratory experiments, processing patient samples, maintaining laboratory operations, and assisting with molecular and cellular analyses. The ideal candidate will have experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, specimen processing, and laboratory operations in a research environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine laboratory experiments and analyses according to established protocols.

  • Conduct tissue culture, cell separation, protein analysis, and quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing.

  • Prepare and process biological specimens, including blood, tumor tissue, human normal tissue, tissue culture samples, and preclinical in vivo samples.

  • Extract and prepare DNA and RNA from a variety of biospecimens for downstream analyses.

  • Retrieve, catalog, process, and maintain patient and research samples.

  • Track patient sample analyses, molecular testing results, and timelines for receipt and completion of sample processing.

  • Maintain detailed laboratory records, experimental procedures, protocols, and results.

  • Analyze, summarize, and interpret research data for completeness and validity.

  • Assist with preparation of research data and findings for publications and presentations.

  • Coordinate laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, procurement, and supply ordering.

  • Support laboratory management activities and ensure compliance with laboratory procedures.

  • Train new laboratory personnel and trainees on laboratory procedures and protocols.

  • Work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff while supporting ongoing research projects.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.

  • Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.

  • Experience with:

    • Cell culture

    • Western blotting

    • Immunofluorescence and/or immunohistochemistry

    • DNA and RNA preparation

    • Sample processing and management

  • Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:

    • Word

    • Excel

    • PowerPoint

    • Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with human blood, tumor tissue, or other clinical biospecimens.

  • Experience supporting cancer research, translational research, or molecular biology studies.

  • Experience maintaining laboratory inventories and coordinating procurement activities.

  • Familiarity with patient sample tracking and research data management.

  • Experience training laboratory personnel or research trainees.

  • Experience working in an NIH, academic, or biomedical research laboratory environment.

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
$70,000—$80,000 USD

Program Associate

(ID: 2026-2381)

 

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)

Position Summary

 

The Program Associate supports contract execution and operational delivery by ensuring accurate data management, process adherence, logistics coordination, and policy compliance. This execution-focused role maintains reliable contractual, financial, and operational data records while supporting project staff and structured reporting within the Service Delivery Unit (SDU).

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Execute assigned project tasks with strong attention to detail and strict adherence to established processes and operating workflows.

  • Accurately generate, enter, validate, and maintain secure data in enterprise systems.

  • Ensure precise project timesheet records in alignment with financial controls.

  • Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation in compliance with contractual requirements.

  • Generate and submit structured project records daily, weekly, monthly in support of data dashboards as needed.

  • Provide clear, professionally and effectively written communications to internal stakeholders

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 2–4 years of experience in program operations, project management, or related administrative function.

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

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

  • Independent technical performance with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.

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

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Ability to maintain documentation, support internal controls, and operate within structured, team-driven environments.

  • Exposure to project management frameworks (PMI/PMBOK fundamentals preferred).

  • Experience with dashboard tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar

 

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
$70,000—$80,000 USD

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.

Salary Range
$120,000—$140,000 USD

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

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.

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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.

#IND

Salary Range
$90,000—$100,000 USD