Biologist

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(ID: 2024-5325)

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 Program (VRC) / Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP).

Technical Requirements:

• Support the automated clinical testing team by authoring standard operating procedures, clinical trial plans and reports, and related testing documentation.
• Develop and program process flows on liquid handlers such as the Biomek i7 and Hamilton Vantage.
• Maintain program readiness by coordinating program development, testing schedules, critical reagent inventories, and test record preparation.
• Monitor and assess the status of Vaccine Immunology Program projects through study lifecycle, including deadlines and other benchmarks to ensure that VRC activities are meeting stipulated obligations.
• Apply technical knowledge to guide project decisions.
• Respond to requests from senior staff to accommodate changes in testing parameters, study designs, and previously established automation programs.
• Liaise with the core elements of the Vaccine Immunology Program analytical clinical testing laboratories for the provision of resources: funding, analytical reagents, method optimization and novel assay development suitable to vaccines and biologics.
• Serve as a representative of the Vaccine Immunology Program on project teams clinical trial discussions for the VRC.
• Anticipate major problems and recognizes future program needs to accomplish clinical trial deliverables.

Specific Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in a biology-related discipline.
• Previous experience with automations or programming equipment in a laboratory testing environment, namely of automated liquid handlers.
• Experience in authoring SOPs and technical documentation.
• Experience performing IQ-OQ-PQ of computer systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with immunoassays, including immunogenicity, anti-drug antibody, and neutralization assays.
• Experience managing aspects of clinical trial implementation and testing is a plus.
• 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 work, 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.

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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