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).

Overview

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Scientist join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Flow Cytometry Core (FCC).

Responsibilities

• Support the FCC (Flow Cytometry Core) mission to enable advanced, high quality, robust, high throughput flow cytometric analyses from all labs within the VRC.
• Assist FCC staff to train 100 users in VRC on an ongoing basis.
• Support the FCC cell sorting facility with cell sorting projects utilizing well-documented quality procedures and practices.
• Trains VRC researcher and staff on biosafety practices and principles in the cell sorting facility.
• Perform risk assessment evaluations on all cell sorting projects within the VRC.
• Conduct or assist in conducting research assays and analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. Interpret findings and adapt for application to laboratory problems.
• Work with staff on evaluating the validity of laboratory data; analyze and handle problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with established protocols, previous training, or accepted laboratory practices following well-documented practices and guidelines.
• Work with staff to calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments, troubleshoots as required; maintain instrumentation and identify maintenance issues.
• Update procedural manuals and methods for the FCC cell sorting facility.
• Analyze reports pertaining to laboratory testing or other operations. Maintain detailed logs of all work-related activities following established documentation methods.
• Evaluate the validity of laboratory data in relation to the test system and assay procedures.
• Recognize unexpected test discrepancies, identify scientific causes of discrepancies; analyze problems while recommending solutions; devise new methods to accurately measure samples.
• Interface with researchers, reagent and media suppliers, reference laboratory officials, equipment sales representatives, instrument repairers, etc.
• Work with researchers and FCC staff to aid presenting information to laboratory personnel in formal lectures and bench training.
• Make recommendations on laboratory data of other FCC, ITS, and NIC scientists and provide technical guidance to the biologists in the FCC.
• Participate in the FCC, ITS, and/or VRC presentations of data, write and submit for publication independent research.

Experience Required / Requirements

• PhD in immunology or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in performing biological research and must have expertise in cell sorting facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of cell sorting biosafety and training.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)

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.