Biologist

Axle

Rockville, MD

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

(ID: 2024-5299)

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 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), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Neuroscience and Interception and Chemo sensation (NIC) Non-Human Primate Immunogenicity Section

Technical Requirements:

Perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) according to GLP guidelines.
Support team members with tissue processing and assays as needed.
Prepare media and other reagents.
Cryopreserve, store, retrieve, and ship specimens.
Operate a variety of laboratory instruments including cell counters, centrifuges, controlled rate freezers, and liquid nitrogen freezers.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Prepare shipping documents.
Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments.
Plan and conduct complex experiments independently including
- Antibody titrations
- Intercellular cytokine staining
- B cell probe staining
- Immunophenotyping
Perform QC on flow cytometers and acquire samples using DIVA software.
Conduct data analysis, prepare figures for publication, and present at lab meetings.
Train laboratory personnel on cell isolation protocols, FreezerWorks software, Cellaca cell counter, shipping, controlled rate freezers and assays.

Specific Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Immunology, Biology, or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience is required.

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.

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