Scientific Program Analyst
(ID: 2025-0561)
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 Scientific Program Analyst to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR).
Technical Requirements:
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Provide oversight, auditing, and planning of the biological samples stored at, received by, and sent from the IRF-Frederick (IRF). Inventory is inclusive of biological select agents and toxins (BSAT) as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Perform routinely assessment of the inventory on-site, within the biosafety level (BSL)-2 labs and BSL-4 high containment labs and checking them against the official inventory accounting system, plan and coordinate with lab personnel who obtain and maintain samples, audit, draft process documents, and write reports of audit and other findings.
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Provide expertise in regulatory requirements for BSAT inventory and management requirements and routinely handles BSAT materials in BSL-4 and Animal-BSL-4 settings.
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Advise the Federal Task Leader and other lab personnel's on overall inventory management and provide specific feedback to NIH Division of Safety about findings, process changes, and other emergent issues.
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Provide oversight of electronic and physical inventories of long-term select agent samples and short-term experimental samples, to include inventories maintained in BSL-4 and inclusive of BSAT.
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Conduct periodic unannounced audits of laboratory and refrigerator/freezer spaces to monitor for compliance with relevant SOPs/policies and compare electronic inventory to actual on-hand physical inventory.
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Draft reports of findings; propose remediation and process changes if/as needed.
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Assist with developing and conducting Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) trainings and proficiency evaluations based on government requirements and as approved by the government, to include periodic refresher trainings and assessments, as needed for LIMS account user maintenance.
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Additional duties include supporting mission priorities in laboratory setting to complete research studies.
Specific Qualifications:
- Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in virology, molecular biology, serology, and/or immunology
- Previous recent BSL-4 experience required.
- Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance.
- Previous experience with IRF inventory management system preferred.
- 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.
Salary Range
$100,000 - $105,000 USD
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