Biologist
(ID: 2025-0514)
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 Biologist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the SARS-CoV-2 Virology Core (SVC), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).
Requirements:
- Support highly collaborative research in high-containment BSL-3 facilities including SARSCoV-2, influenza, MERS, and other priority pathogens.
- Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture techniques such as passaging, cryopreservation, maintenance, etc. of eukaryotic primary and
established cell lines. - Maintain general lab upkeep, such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab derived samples, maintain sample transfer and removal logs, maintain records for BSL-3 for lab users.
- Perform lab research work in BSL-3 laboratories, able to complete necessary training and testing for BSL-3 laboratory clearance.
- Keep up-to-date and follow protocols in the production of laboratory reagents.
- Perform standard virological techniques that include virus enumeration (plaque and TCID50 assays) viral stock preparation, virus concentration and purification, scale-up, and characterization.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data and present, oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication.
- Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment, including obtaining price quotes, tracking orders, inventory of materials, and restocking the laboratory.
- Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adhere to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
- Work as part of a team with well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Assist and support mammalian tissue culture and laboratory organization and operations with the ability to work in a BSL-3.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or a Master’s Degree. For candidates with a Master’s Degree, a thesis is preferred
- Documentation of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience and training is required for all candidates.
- Strict adherence to all safety requirements and protocols in a high containment BSL-3 laboratory environment.
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including a PAPR breathing air hood.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
- Must be able to receive required vaccinations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Capacity to obtain and maintain a NIH Tier 3 elevated security clearance required for work in high containment laboratories and maintain active status in good standing in the NIH Biosurety program.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
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.
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Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000 USD
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