Overview: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-orientedScientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division Intramural Research (DIR), SARS-CoV-2 Virology Core (SVC).

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture techniques such as, but not limited to:
• Passaging, cryopreservation, maintenance, etc. of eukaryotic primary and established cell lines.
• Background in anti-viral compound screening using cell-based assays.
• Perform virology techniques including performing assays such as plaque assay, plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT), TCID50 assay, virus growth and viral isolation from bodily fluids or tissues.
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as DNA isolation, RNA isolation, RT-PCR and PCR.
• Lead efforts to maintain a virus repository including cataloging, propagation, sequencing, and allocation of virus stocks to SVC users.
• Perform and be comfortable with animal handling (rodents - preferred, non-human primates - desired) including clinical evaluation, inoculation, immunization, euthanasia, necropsy and tissue collection (blood, spleen, lungs, etc.).
• Perform lab research work in the BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, able to complete necessary training and testing for BSL-3 lab.
• Support proof-of-inactivation testing efforts and assist development of documentation for submissions to the Institutional Biosafety Committee for review of proof-of-inactivation testing.
• Lead SVC training program including didactic and hands-on training.
• Maintain general lab upkeep, such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab derived samples.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data and present results to others at NIH or for publication.

Experience Required / Requirements

• This requirement is for a Full Time Equivalent employee, consisting of 1920 hours (excluding Federal Holidays)
• Work will be performed up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday- Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
• However, work can run past business hours and flexibility will be needed, and the contractor will be responsible for scheduling.
• Telework may be authorized if approved by the Task Leader, COR, and the Contracting Officer.
• Work location: Bldg 33, RM 1W20 (BSL2) and Bld33, RM 1E14 (BSL3)

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Animal handling (Rodent or Non-human Primate): 2 years (Required)
• anti-viral compound screening: 1 year (Required)
• Rodent tissue collection: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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