Scientist - Axle
Rockville, MD
About the Job
(ID: 2024-7037)
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 looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Scientist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).
Technical Requirements:
- Assist and perform experiments, along with the planning and execution of research experiments.
- Provide assistance to the Federal Task Leader and other laboratory personnel in specific laboratory techniques used in malaria research.
- Assist with evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting research data, communicate results and methods in reports and manuscripts.
- Assist with interpreting, evaluating and discussing the results of each experiment as part of the planning process with the Federal Task Leader.
- Prepare various media, stock supplies and other reagents for use in the laboratory.
- Research scientific literature for new methods and procedures that may be considered for application or modification to use in the lab for malaria research.
- Use an electronic notebook to record experiment design, results and implications.
- Perform a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques used in malaria research.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen; handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological wastes, etc.
- Follow existing SOPs, lab protocols and assist in implementation of new procedures.
- Perform computer analysis of data; use computer and computer software to prepare data for publication.
- Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques, such as cell culture, recombinant protein analysis/chemistry; buffer preparation; western blotting; ELISA; DNA/RNA/protein isolation and purification from a variety of sources, DNA sequencing.
Specific Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master's degree in a science related field is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience post degree in a research laboratory setting is required.
- Experience with using applications such as MS Office and Teams.
- Experience with handling of biological and chemical materials.
- 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.