Senior Genomics Biologist - Axle Informatics

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).

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), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML).

Responsibilities

• Perform protein- and whole transcriptome-based spatial profiling, work on spatial profiling projects, execute the sample processing pipeline in coordination with the RTB teams.
• Provide support for project management and coordination between multiple groups in transdisciplinary scientific approaches.
• Perform laboratory techniques such as light microscopy, genomics technology, and/or digital pathology as applied to biological systems.
• Process and optimization immunolabelling conditions of formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded and/or fresh frozen (cryostat) tissues.
• Provide support in a core facility, including providing consultations to investigators and assisting with experimental design.
• Provide maintenance of commercial microscopes and/or sequencing instrumentation, including working closely with commercial vendors to troubleshoot issues with instrumentation.
• Serve as POC and participate in joint meetings with other spatial profiling team members across NIAID, NCI, as well as commercial vendors.

Experience Required / Requirements

• Minimum Master’s Degree (or Ph.D. – not required).
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with co-workers.
• Good record keeping and organizational skills.
• Experience in spatial profiling techniques such as NanoString GeoMx DSP or 10X Visium would be an advantage but not required.
• Work location: Rocky Mountain Laboratory (RML), Montana

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)

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.