(ID: 2025-1381)
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:
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 Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).
Technical Requirements:
Assist with the development of next-generation universal influenza and betacoronavirus vaccines, and antiviral therapeutics to treat respiratory disease, including 1918 H1N1, highly pathogenic avian, and zoonotic influenza infections.
Use clinical and animal model samples to perform antibody titration and epitope analysis, including hemagglutination inhibition (HAI), neuraminidase inhibition (NAI), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assasy (ELISA), and viral microneutralization assays.
Perform high-throughput screening for antiviral drugs and/or vaccine immune correlate studies.
Perform molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation, molecular cloning, and PCR
Perform cell culture, viral stock, and vaccine stock production.
Perform work in biosafety level 2 and 3 (BSL-2 and BSL-3) virology laboratory, including use of a personal air purifying respirator (PPAR).
Participation in the NIH Biosurety and Select Agent personnel programs.
Perform single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) using the 10x Genomics platform, including preparing single-cell suspensions.
Provide upkeep and routine maintenance for project, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, etc., required to handle biological materials, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc., maintaining work bench and equipment related to projects.
Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results and prepare the information resulting from these experiments for presentations at laboratory-wide meetings and for publication.
Write reports of findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, samples and materials involved and results of experiments. Interpreting, evaluating, and discussing the results of each experiment with the supervisor as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
Operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment. Work with and support others in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive working manner. Work collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.
Specific Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with two years’ research experience in a relevant field, with a major molecular biology, virology, or immunology component
Experience working in BSL-3 with PPAR respiratory protection
Experience with antibody titration and characterization assays
Experience with high-throughput immunology/virology screening assays preferred
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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