Biologist - Axle
Bethesda, MD
About the Job
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Axle is seeking a Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
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)
- Support the Analytical Development department of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) in the Vaccine Research Center.
- Independently perform UPLC-based content and identification assays for virus vaccines, recombinant proteins and virus-like particles that may be used as clinical vaccine candidates.
- Contribute to the clinical development of a variety of vaccine candidates by independently performing multiple bioassays as required for project success.
- Provide assay support and assay development for cGMP product release and characterization.
- Participate in the development the following assays for protein characterization.
- Protein A-UPLC
- SE-UPLC
- Bioassay development for a Virus-like-particle vaccine
- Develop, characterize and transfer assays to the VRC pilot plant's QC group for product release.
- Write technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies pertaining to his work and the work of the group.
Specific Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in chemistry or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working in a clinical or research laboratory.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and operating procedures of general laboratory equipment.
- Experience with analytical equipment automation or instrument and method qualification will be highly beneficial.
- Confident oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing method qualification/validation protocols and reports, method transfers, SOPs, QC data packets and other process documents.
- Familiarity with computer software including word processing and data evaluation.
- Knowledge and use of statistical design of experiments (DOE).
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects.
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
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