Overview

Axle Informatics is a bioinformatics and information technology company that offers innovative computer services, informatics, and enterprise solutions to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in software engineering, bioinformatics and program management, we focus on developing and applying technology tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate the discovery in translational research. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle Informatics is a bioinformatics and information technology company that offers innovative computer services, informatics, and enterprise solutions to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in software engineering, bioinformatics and program management, we focus on developing and applying technology tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate the discovery in translational research. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of health (NIH).

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies basic scientific techniques
• Uses basic science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab
• Operates variety of laboratory instruments
• Performs cell culture experiments
• Performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed
• Executes protocols of non-routine experiments
• Prepares lab reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment
• Understand the role of senior lab members and accepts constructive guidance. 
• Identifies and resolves common problems involved in routine research assays. 
• Performs related laboratory maintenance, participates in cleaning rotation of common laboratory space/equipment and monitor inventory of supplies. 
• Catalogs and labels laboratory samples. Helps with maintaining and organizing inventory of samples, and with managing inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Maintains detailed laboratory records of experiments and their results.
• Operates and communicates effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment.
• Works collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.
• May perform independent literature searches
• Maintains and orders supplies 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, preferably in Cell Biology, Biotechnology.
• 3-5 years in related field.
• Experience with Stem Cells preferably IPSC
• Experience with Cell Cultures
• Ability to work independently and as a team member 
• Good communication skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical problems
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies
• Sound judgment, positive attitude, and creative outlook required.
• NIH experience preferred.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employees
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Profit Sharing
• 401k matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

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.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage for Employees
• EducationalBenefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Matching
• FlexibleSpending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

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 on 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.