(ID: 2024-6828)
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 nationally and abroad. 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).
Axle is seeking a Molecular and Cellular Biological Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) located in Baltimore, MD.
Benefits We Offer:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
The purpose of the position is to support research on the cellular mechanisms related to substance abuse and HIV biology.
Deliverables:
- Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
- Run Validation - Ad-Hoc
- Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Bi-Weekly
Work Details:
Maintains clear and accurate records of laboratory work in defined notebooks and converts those records to electronic records as appropriate. 2
Collect and analyze data; organize spreadsheets; prepare graphs, reports, summaries and illustrations for use and tracking of protocol activity. 3
Record research findings daily using a digitized method. 4
Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings. 5
- Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.
- Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
- Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
- Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
- Familiar with techniques to measure proteins and nucleic acids both in cells and tissue.
- Techniques such as sectioning brains, process tissue using immunohistochemistry and/or in-situ hybridization techniques, analyze tissue and perform cell counts using image analysis software.
- Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
- Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
- Maintain laboratory equipment.
- Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples.
- Analyze laboratory findings.
- Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
- Interpret research or operational data.
- Record research or operational data.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Masters
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses:
Field of Study:
- Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
Software:
Skills:
- Excellent Oral and Written Skills
- Biochemistry
- Cellular Biology
- Molecular Biology
- PCR-Related Technology
Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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.
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