Scientist

Axle
  • Rockville, MD
  • $85,000–$95,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

(ID: 2026-4001)


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 Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Gaithersburg, 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:

 

Recompete of PSTSS TO 918

 

Additional Qualifications:

 

Certifications & Licenses

  • A B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

 

Field of Study

  • Chemical Engineering

 

Software

  • GraphPad Prism

  • Sigmaplot

  • MS Project

 

Skills

  • Stability Studies and Analysis

  • Protein/Vaccine Formulation

  • Biophysical Characterization

  • Bioanalytical Method Development

  • Technical Report Writing and Documentation

 

Deliverables:

 

  • Provide reports - Ad-Hoc

 

Statement of Work Details:

 

  • Execute formulation and stability studies within a project development team under guidance of the team leader. - 1
  • Coordinate and execute assay development studies for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization under the guidance of senior personnel. - 2
  • Maintain external service and execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting for one or more pieces of laboratory instrumentation. - 3
  • Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, oversees external service support, and ensures operational readiness of equipment used in formulation, stability, and analytical studies. - 4
  • Additional duties as needed to support VRC and VPP mission objectives. - 5
  • Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.

  • Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.

  • Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.

  • Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.

  • Submit and gain approval of laboratory animal study protocols.

  • Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

  • Prepare technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies, which may include including drafting, editing, and verification of data.

  • Contribute to professional manuscripts based on results of formulation, stability, and method development studies, as needed.


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
$85,000—$95,000 USD

Numbers & Facts

LocationRockville, MD
Salary$85,000–$95,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Assay Developmentunmatched
  • Biochemistryunmatched
  • Biomedical Researchunmatched
  • Biomedical Softwareunmatched
  • Chemical Engineeringunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Computer Networksunmatched
  • Data Scienceunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Editingunmatched
  • Employee Orientationunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Informaticsunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Laboratory Managementunmatched
  • Microsoft Projectunmatched
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)unmatched
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Project Developmentunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Research Laboratoryunmatched
  • Scientific Researchunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Stability Analysisunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Translational Researchunmatched

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