Biologist

(ID: 2026-1846)

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 Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) 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)

Position Information:

 

Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

 

 

Certifications & Licenses

• Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.

 

Field of Study

• Biology

 

Software

• MS office suite

 

Skills

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

 

Deliverables:

 

• Work products and documents related to updating and maintaining laboratory notebooks and databases; preparing summaries and reports based on results and findings; attending laboratory meetings; presenting results and findings to staff. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to performing chromatin biology techniques; performing basic cell culture; carrying out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments; carrying out confocal and epifluorescence microscopy; monitor maintenance and repair of equipment. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to preparing human peripheral blood mononuclear cells; performing magnetic bead purification of cellular subsets from PBMC; staining cells for flow cytometry and basic flow cytometry; preparing and analyzing DNA, RNA and chromatin from cell subsets; preparing ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq and RNA-Seq libraries and analyze data. - Ad-Hoc

 

Statement of Work Details:

 

• Prepare human peripheral blood mononuclear cells PBMC - 1
• Perform magnetic bead purification of cellular subsets from PBMC - 2
• Stain cells for flow cytometry and basic flow cytometry - 3
• Prepare human peripheral blood mononuclear cells PBMC - 4
• Perform magnetic bead purification of cellular subsets from PBMC - 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

• Carry out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments

• Prepare and analyze DNA, RNA and chromatin from cell subsets

• Perform chromatin biology techniques such as chromatin immunoprecipitation ChIP,ATAC-Seq; prepare sequencing libraries

• Perform basic cell culture

• Carry out confocal and epifluorescence microscopy as needed for progress in project

• Carry out single cell RNA/ATAC experiments and analyses

• Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment

• Maintain laboratory equipment

• Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases

• Attend laboratory meetings, present results and findings to staff

• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures- Record research or operational data

• Monitor maintenance and repair of equipment

• Stain cells for flow cytometry and basic flow cytometry

• Carry out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments

• Prepare and analyze DNA, RNA and chromatin from cell subsets

• Perform chromatin biology techniques such as chromatin immunoprecipitation ChIP,ATAC-Seq; prepare sequencing libraries

• Perform basic cell culture

• Carry out confocal and epifluorescence microscopy as needed for progress in project

• Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases

• Attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings to staff

• Carry out single cell RNA/ATAC experiments and analyses

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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

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.

Salary Range$100,000—$105,000 USD