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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), Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP).

Technical Requirements:

Utilize established SOPs to execute testing for clinical research trials.

Document testing parameters according to GCLP and GDP guidelines and analyze testing results.

Write and revise SOPs, evaluation and developments reports and analytical plans.

Develop testing activities and method protocols with senior staff.

Maintain cell lines and reagents necessary for assays.

Develop, optimize, and execute qualification and validation of methods.

Improve existing methodology and generation of novel research experiments while maintaining detailed documentation as per the SOPs.

Perform necessary QA/QC activities as per laboratory guidelines and the quality management plan.

Troubleshoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project or experiment.

Maintain accurate laboratory records to ensure proper retention of scientific data.

Maintain laboratory supplies inventories.

Attend staff meetings and regularly present experimental data.

Work collaboratively and independently as needed to adhere to project timelines.

Work with dry ice, freezers, and liquid nitrogen tanks to store clinical samples, and perform clinical testing in a BSL-2 environment while always wearing appropriate PPE.

Present scientific data and findings at lab-wide, VRC-wide, and NIH-wide meetings.

Specific Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or higher in a biology-related discipline.

Masters degree in a biology-related discipline preferred.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccine, biologics, or similar industry is required.

Experience in aspects of clinical trial implementation and testing is preferred.

Familiarity with immunoassays, including pharmacokinetics, anti-drug antibody, immunogenicity, and neutralization assays.

Experience in a GLP, GCLP, cGMP, laboratory.

Experience in a diverse set of clinical research techniques such as:

Immunoassay methodology – ELISA, ECLIA, ADA, SMC

Pseudovirus neutralization assay

ELISpot Assays

Cell culture and other cell-based assays

Experience with automated systems such as liquid handlers and high-throughput robotic instruments is preferred.

Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing project priorities.

Experience and ability to communicate scientific findings through different mediums including posters, online presentations, and in-person presentations.

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functioning teams.

Self-motivated and can work independently.

Attention to detail for high quality outcomes.

High organizational and communication skills.

Data analysis and use of analytical software.

Proficient in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Prism and Excel.

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.

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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.