Biologist

(ID: 2024-6028)

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

Benefits

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

Overview

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) .

Technical Requirements

• Provide expertise in animal handling, including but not limited to: injections, viral infections, drug/vaccine administration, data collection (including IVIS imaging, blood draw, caliper measurements), necropsy and organ harvesting (including lymph nodes).
• Provide expertise in common immunological techniques, including but not limited to: flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining and imaging.
• Provide expertise in molecular biology skills including but not limited to: protein gel electrophoresis, transfer, and Western blotting, isolation of DNA and RNA from mammalian cells and animal tissues, ELISA, transfection of mammalian cells.
• Collect and maintain data and results of experiments using: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Graphpad Prism, Photoshop, and Basic R Programming.
• Perform experiments in a BSL-3 laboratory setting, following all safety protocols and complete all necessary training.
• Perform experiments independently and able to perform tasks following protocols and instruction.
• Perform basic laboratory maintenance including monitoring the levels of supplies, arranging for equipment repair/calibration, handling received orders.
  
  

Specific Qualifications

• BS/BA in a scientific related field is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• These skills are highly desirable: basic knowledge of statistics, basic knowledge of virology (herpesviruses), expertise/experience with viruses; tittering, infection of tissue culture cells.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse laboratory population.
• Effective communication skills working in a team atmosphere.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
  
  

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.